Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Saturday said the N10 billion borrowed by the state government was used to pay workers salaries. Mr. Ortom gave the explanation in an interview in Makurdi. He stated this against the backdrop of allegations by the opposition that he misappropriated the N10 billion loan.
The governor said when he applied to the State Assembly for approval to borrow the money, he gave details of what it was intended for.