Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has approved N675 million for the payment of furniture allowance to the elected 21 Local Government Chairmen in the state.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Idris quoted the Permanent Secretary Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mohammed Sani Umar, as saying that the approval is for 2022 to 2024.
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While appreciating the governor for the kind gesture, Umar also commended him not only for making people lives meaningful but also for executing projects that have direct bearing to the lives of generality.
Reacting to the development, the ALGON Chairman, who is also the Chairman of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, Aminu Ahmed, expressed appreciation to the governor on behalf of his colleagues.
He assured that the money would capture furniture allowance for the local government council, councillors, and secretaries.
“The allowance is long over due but with the coming of this administration, our impeccable and amiable governor has graciously approved the allowance, this is a sign of good leadership,” he said.
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