Bayelsa: Gov. Diri granted N2.9 billion loan to buy cars
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri has been granted a request of N2.9 billion loan by the State House of Assembly.
The new Governor had asked for the loan to enable his administration purchase operational vehicles for himself, the deputy governor, and others. A lawmaker, Monday Buluo-Obolo raised a motion on the floor of the House on Wednesday, urging the House to grant the request as it would ensure the smooth running of the new government.
Buluo-Obolo convinced the House that the proposed loan facility has a repayment plan of 36 months, adding that other projects by the government would not be affected.The Assembly Speaker, Abraham Ingobere said the House would convey the approval of the loan request to Diri.
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