Posted 2/23/2024, 12:41:51 AM
Governors Deny Receiving N30 Billion Each from Federal Government for Food Crisis
- Governors deny receiving N30bn each from federal government to address food crisis, as claimed by Senate President Akpabio
- Oyo State Governor Makinde says as Vice-Chairman of Governors' Forum, he can confirm no such funds were disbursed
- Makinde challenges Akpabio's claim, noting that FIRS cannot give states such funds directly
- Several governors from Lagos, Osun, Benue, Katsina, and other states corroborate that they did not receive N30bn
- Sokoto PDP challenges state governor to be transparent about use of funds and provide wage increases for civil servants