APC to track FG’s N3 bn flood disaster relief funds
By Bala Salihu Dawakin kudu. On Sep 15, 2024
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State said it would closely monitor the state government’s utilisation of the N3 billion flood relief funds provided by the Federal Government.
Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, the party’s Chairman in the state, told the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in a telephone interview on Sunday in Kano.
He said that the party would ensure transparency and accountability in the utilisation of the funds.
Abbas expressed concerns over potential diversion, citing previous instances of misuse of palliatives.
Abbas emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the utilisation of the funds for the benefit of the people.
Abbas assured that the party would prevent a repeat of incidents where funds meant for people affected by flooding were diverted.
He said that a committee led by the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibril, has been constituted to oversee the distribution of palliatives in the state.
The chairman reiterated the party’s commitment to prevent the diversion of funds meant for the people of Kano for political reasons.
He said that the party would ensure that the funds are used for the purpose it is meant for.( NAN)
