PAWECA: DG Zira assures payment of failed transactions

By Atanga Philip

The Director General, Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency PAWECA Doctor Michael Zira has dismissed the rumour making round that affected individuals who have not received payment of their Fintiri Business Wallet will not be paid.

He debunked the claim while featuring on an ABC Yola light hearted sociopolitical programme, Taba Kidi Taba Karatu via telephone interview on Monday.

Doctor Zira explained that applicants can lodge their complaints with their respective local government Desk Officers while those in the state capital and nearby areas can go to the PAWECA for same exercise.

The DG who acknowledged the Patience of the affected individuals assured them of payment after Complaints Collation exercise by the agency.

He maintained that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is committed to engaging more beneficiaries in twenty twenty five than ever before.

He condemned the practice by those who extort some beneficiaries by way of asking them to give out part of their payments saying it is unacceptable.