Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has announced the approval of the immediate commencement of direct payments of monthly allocations to the accounts of the 27 local government councils within the state. The approval was made known by the Acting Governor Umar Kadafur while presiding over the inauguration of the new council chairmen in Maiduguri, the state capital. The acting governor said:‘’ Borno is the only state where local governments will now receive their allocations directly. Borno State.’’The acting governor urged the new chairmen to ensure timely payment of salaries for council workers, their welfare and the development of their councils. I direct your immediate attention to the welfare of local government staff.