Masari’s Approval of N499.6m for Buhari’s Visit Causes Outrage in Katsina • It’s corruption, say CSOs • No such approval, says commissioner Francis Sardauna in Katsina Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State on Tuesday came under heavy criticism for approving N499.6 million for the mobilisation of citizens to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari on his visit to the state.
According to the letter signed by Yahuza S. Ibrahim on behalf of the permanent secretary, Government House, and addressed to the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ya’u Umar Gwajo-Gwajo, the money is expected to be sourced from the local government joint account. “Attached herewith is a photocopy of the approval for your guidance. This letter is copied to the Accountant General, Ministry of Finance and Auditor General for Local Government for awareness, please.”
He said in a state like Katsina, where children received education on bare floor, access to healthcare is poor due to shortage of human resources and medical equipment and potable water is inaccessible to many communities, for government to withdraw such “stupendous amount” for Buhari’s visit is totally unacceptable.
Also reacting, the state Chairman of Atiku/Lado Integrity Forum, Lawal Audi-Yar’Adua, said the gesture showed that the Masari-led government is not sensitive to the plight of the millions of citizens of the state.
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