The governor warned that over-bloated contracts, padding of projects and other financial demands from the MDAs would not be acceptable, saying anyone found padding proposals would be shown the way out.
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has warned heads of ministries, departments and agencies and members of his cabinet against inflating costs of projects and contracts.He gave the warning on Monday in Lokoja while declaring open a two-day induction, orientation and policy absorption workshop for members of his cabinet and other political office holders in the state.
On improved revenue generation, the governor said any MDAs that always received funds from the government without correspondingly adding value to the system would not have a place in his administration. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to the overall infrastructural development of the state.
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