
The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed collecting N24.16 billion from the Parish Club debt refund.
Mr. Markson Iworiso-Markson, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday.
He further said that the state governor, Mr Seriake Dickson, had directed immediate payment of two months out of outstanding three salary arrears to workers and fourth months out seven months pensioners arrears to pensioners in the state.