24/07/2023
Gov. Buni approves N1.7Billion for LGAs Work Plan Projects
The Executive Governor of Yobe State Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has approved the release of the sum of N1.7 billion for the payment of work plans based Projects across the 17 Local Government Areas.
The Permanent Secretary Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Alh. Ali Mustapha said, this was done after the completion of the work of the committee on Local Government budget discussion for the year 2022/2023 which scrutinized and prioritize various developmental projects across the 17 LGAs.
While thanking His Excellency for graciously approving the fund, he assured that the Ministry will monitor and supervise all the projects to ensure quality of projects as well as value for money on the projects under reference.
In another development immediately after the payments the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alh. Ali Mustapha embarked on Inspection of executed Local government action plan projects for the 2022-2023 in Nangere, Fika and Potiskum local government areas in the state, as part of the efforts by the ministry to ensure transparency and accountability in Governor Buni led administration in the state.
While in Nangere LGA, the Chairman Caretaker Committee, Salisu Yarima took the team round and inspected projects executed by the Council such as construction of 1 blocks of 2 class rooms, office and store at Jakade, complete renovation of the local government lodge, Purchase of 30KVA generator, electric fittings to government logde and purchase of 5Nos 5.5HP submersible pumps.
Salisu Yarima revealed that, other projects executed by the Council includes renovation of 1 block of 2 classrooms, Office at Nzada, construction of 1 block of 2 class room and store at Garin Gabako, renovation of 1 block of 2 class room, Office and store at Gwasko, renovation of 1block of 2 class room, Office and store at Garin kolo.
"The Council also made Drilling and installation of "6" diameter solar hybrid