Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has directed that the payment of #1,500 by applicants seeking employment at the Asaba International Airport be stopped forthwith.

The stoppage was sequel to complaints by members of the public which was brought to the attention of the Governor.

According the Governor, the payment of the #1,500 for the application form was "unauthorized and illegal and therefore should be stopped forthwith".

Besides, Uduaghan directed that applicants who have bought the forms should have their money refunded, stressing that it does not in any way in.