From Yakubu Mustapha Minna
Niger state governor Mohammed Umar has declared his full support for the local government autonomy in the country, but advised them to improve their IGR to complement statutory allocations as several of them could not pay salaries for a year.
The governor made the declaration at a town hall meeting with crucial stakeholders of the state in Minna, Niger state capital, saying that the state government does not depend on FAAC to finance its projects or move the state forward.
According to him, “I do not need FAAC in Niger state. The roads I am building, the projects I have undertaken is not done by FAAC. We are producing and that is the secret behind what we are doing. There are people who have invested in Niger state in the next five years.
Bago also assured the federal government that the state youths will not participate in the alleged planned nationwide protest slated for 1st August, 2024.
The governor gave the assurance at a town hall meeting with crucial stakeholders of the state in Minna, aimed against hunger and economic challenges confronting the country.
