The Governor of Zamfara State, Daudu Lawal, has debunked budgeting ₦19 billion for his kitchenware and other canteen equipment.
Naija News reports that Lawal made this known through the State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Abdulmalik Gajam, at a media briefing on Tuesday in Gusau.
He described the reports of budgeting ₦19 billion for his kitchenware as mischievous, stressing that information being circulated could trigger the minds of Zamfara people to react negatively.
He called on media houses to verify information before dishing it out to the public, adding that Governor Lawal is running a transparent government.
He said, “I would like to clarify that the information being circulated in this regard on social media is unverified.
“A government that reduced its spending to save for the better future of the state cannot budget N19billion for the governor’s kitchen and other canteen equipment.
“Zamfara Government under Lawal is running an open door policy, we welcome media and other stakeholders to verify and access information on any issues instead of spreading unverified information.
“As a transparent government, we accept any challenge from any media outfit that sincerely scrutinises our administration with good intentions.
“Also, the media outfits need to be responsible for information concerning images of the government to be published.”
Gajam highlighted that Lawal’s 2024 ‘Budget of Rescue’, was to ensure more revenue generation, less expenditure and transparency in releasing public funds.
He added that the present administration in the state, since its inception, ensured that all its expenditures were in the interest of the people of the state.
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