FOLLOWING the release of details of the second tranche of Paris Club refund to states by the federal government, Plateau Regeneration Group yesterday said it was confident that Governor Simon Lalong would not disappoint workers and citizens of the state as the funds would be judiciously used for what it was meant for.

The group in a statement signed by its  national president, Nagelu Garba, and secretary, Pius Hommen, also described Lalong as a transparent governor.
“Governor Lalong will do the needful and clear all outstanding welfare issues especially pension and gratuity. “We the people of Plateau State are  convinced that Lalong’s administration will bring change to Plateau State during its four year tenure. He has done well by clearing backlog of salaries.

He also made proper use of the bailout funds and first tranche of Paris Club funds refund that was sent to the state. “Since assumption of office, Lalong has established standards for governance which include equitable distribution of resources, balancing in appointments and promotions, respect for due process and repositioning the state on the path of greatness. “The Lalong administration has been able to sustain the ideals of practical governance predicated on our core values and the fear of God, upholding the rule of law, preserving our unity, pursuit of a just and egalitarian Plateau, strengthening of institutions, commitment to social justice and economic progress, and a people oriented governance process devoid of nepotism and selfishness.

“All these have significantly contributed in restoring confidence within the polity while at the same time providing the much needed dividends of  democracy to the citizenry even in the face of limited resources. “As a group we commend Lalong for the establishment of efficiency unit which has
ensured fiscal discipline and substantial savings of funds to the government. We believe that Lalong will continue to step up actions in delivering  dividends of democracy. As a group we call on the people of Plateau to continue to support the Lalong-led administration at all times,” it said

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Paris Club Refunds – We have confidence in Governor Lalong, group says