The State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Abdulmalik Gajam, has denied budgeting whopping sum of N19.3 billion for Governor Dauda Lawal’s kitchenware.
Recall that on Tuesday, report revealed that Zamfara State government allocated a sum of N19.3 billion for the purchase of kitchen and canteen equipment in its 2024 budget.
However, Gajam, at a media briefing on Tuesday in Gusau, described the information as mischievous.
In his words, “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 N19.3 billion 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.”
He called on media houses to always verify information and ensure dishing out only authentic information to the public.
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