Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has explained the reason for the delay in paying the June salary.
The Press Secretary to Governor Fintiri, Humwashi Wonosikou, in a statement, on Saturday in Yola, said the state government was in keeping with its tradition of prompt payment of salaries on the 23rd or 24th day of every month.
Wonosikou asked for understanding while adding that the government would not go back on his promise of prompt salary payment.
He disclosed that the delay is to enable them to celebrate Sallah without challenge.
“Because of the upcoming Sallah celebration, expected on July 10, salary will be paid at the end of the month just in time for the Sallah festivities.
“This is to ensure the people celebrate comfortably as Sallah is around the corner, I assure that salaries would be paid by the end of this month,” he said