In order to implement ward development projects, the Niger State Government has announced the distribution of 3 million dollars to each of the state’s 25 local government areas’ 274 political wards.
The Governor, Phallalu Bako, the commissioner for rural and community development and the chair of the State Ward Development Project Steering Committee, led a statewide sensitization tour to promote the initiative, which aims to accede to grassroots development.
Governor Umaru Bago’s commitment to revitalizing ward-level development as a means of delivering tangible projects that are specifically designed to serve the needs of communities was reiterated by Bako.
“Community-identified projects will be implemented with $3 million each,” according to the ward. This project gives localities the authority to decide what their development priorities are, Bako said.
The steering committee visited the Suleja, Lapai, and Agaie Emirate Councils to present traditional leaders and stakeholders with the initiative’s goals and legal framework.
In order to ensure transparency and accountability, Bako emphasized the establishment of ward and local government development committees made up of representatives from traditional, religious, political, and civil society organizations.
He stated that every dollar spent would be spent with integrity and added value.
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“Business is not going to continue as usual,” he declared. He said, “We are committed to transparency, community involvement, and value for every dollar spent.”
Binta Mamman, the commissioner for information and strategy, praised the initiative as a first step in reducing the suffering of vulnerable groups, particularly women, during a speech addressing the group.
She said that productivity and socio-economic growth will increase when boreholes, primary health centers, and schools are operational.
The state government’s initiative was praised by traditional rulers like Emir Lapai, Alhaji Umaru Bago III, Emir of Agaie, Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu, and Emir of Suleja, Alhaji Awwal Ibrahim (represented by the Madakin Suleja, Shuibu Gani). They urged stakeholders to ensure accountability and effective monitoring while stressing the value of grassroots development.
Top government figures, the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, and representatives from important ministries make up the steering committee.
Yakubu Mohammed, the committee’s secretary, is the ministry’s permanent secretary.
Source: Channels TV
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