Nasir El-Rufai, the governor-elect of Kaduna state, has said that the incoming administration would not touch funds belonging to the 23 local government areas of the state.Samuel Aruwan, the governor’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on May 8 in Kaduna, Premium Times reports.
According to Aruwan, the governor-elect spoke during a visit from the forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) local government chairmen in the state.
“We must do what our people want and what will benefit them. And we must be firm in bringing positive change and coherent development in Kaduna state.
“We will not touch a kobo or naira of local government councils in the state. The local government areas must be allowed to deliver development and real change.
“They must go and work; development is practical and not invisible. We will not tolerate waste and mismanagement of public resources. We will also not tolerate incompetence from officials charged with promoting the well-being of our state,”the statement read.
Naibi Sambo, who led the delegation of APC chairmen, said they were in Kaduna to congratulate the governor-elect and pray for his success as governor.
Sambo explained that the people of Kaduna state voted for El-Rufai because they believed that he would take the state to greater heights. He added that the chairmen were delighted that the state was now in safe hands with El-Rufai as governor, considering his track record of transparency and accountability in public service.
lol...early promises when u hv not even resume office...ok oh
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