Governor Caleb Mutfwtang of Plateau has said that the state government is owing its workers N11 billion in salary arrears.

The governor said this at a town hall meeting organised by the Plateau Radio Television Corporation (PRTVC) in Jos Monday.

The meeting with the theme: ‘Unpacking the New Vision’ was organised as part of the activities to mark the 2023 Democracy Day in the state.

“Out of a wage bill of N2.9 billion for February, only N900 million was paid.

“As of now, I can tell Plateau people without politicking that we are owing salaries up to May to the tune of about ₦11 billion.

“What we have inherited in the coffers of Plateau is ₦1.1 billion and therefore we are going to start in a difficult way,” he said.

He said he inherited many challenges from the immediate past administration including a strike by the civil service which he has been able to resolve.

Muftwang assured residents that the civil service would be re-equipped, re-invigorated and modernised to perform its duties as the engine room of the state.

He said the recent suspension of democratic structures in the 17 LGAs of the state was done in good faith following a recommendation by the Plateau State House of Assembly.  NAN