Birnin Kebbi, Aug. 10, 2023 – Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved N675 million as furniture allowance for the 21 elected local government council chairmen in the state.
The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, said this in a statement in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
Idris quoted the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Sani-Umar, as saying that “the approval is for 2022 to 2024.”
The permanent secretary thanked the governor for not only for making people’s lives meaningful, but also for executing projects that have a direct bearing on the lives of generality.
Reacting to the development, Alhaji Aminu Ahmed, the Chairman of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, lauded the governor on behalf of his colleagues.
Ahmed, who is also the Chairman of Kebbi Local Government, assured that the money would capture furniture allowance for the local government council, councilors, and secretaries.
“The allowance is long overdue but with the coming of this administration, our impeccable and amiable governor has graciously approved the allowance, this is a sign of good leadership.
“May Almighty Allah guide him and give him the wisdom to excellently pilot the affairs of the state,” he prayed.
