By Aideloje Ojo
Minna
The Niger state government has announced the disbursement of three million Naira (N3,000,000) each to the 274 wards across the 25 local government areas in the state amounting to N822m monthly for the execution of development projects in the state.
The Chairman of the State Ward Development Project Steering Committee, who is also the Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Phallalu Bako Mohammed
Stated this on Thursday during sensitization tour of emirate councils.
He explained that the state governor, farmer Umaru Bago is committed to reviving the Ward Development Project as a vehicle for delivering tangible development to communities across all 274 wards.
According to BAKO , “each of the warde will receive a sum of Three Million Naira (₦3,000,000) to implement locally driven projects identified by community leaders and residents”.
He explained that the tour was aimed to sensitize royal fathers and community leaders on the state government’s renewed focus on ward-level development, adding that, ” This project is designed to empower communities and allow them to take ownership of their development priorities.”
The Emir of Lapai, Alhaji Engineer Tafida Umaru Bago III, Emir of Agaie, Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu and the Emir of Suleja, Mallam Awal Ibrahim, represented by the Madakin Suleja, Engineer Shuibu Gani commended Governor Bago’s foresight in reviving the ward development model.
The Royal fathers explained that true progress begins at the community level and urged local leaders to ensure proper implementation and monitoring of the projects.
They also advised for strict accountability measures to be put in place to safeguard public resources.
