Ward Development project committees warned against obtaining bank loans to execute projects
By: TUNDE BOLAJI – MINNA.
Communities in Niger state yet to be constituted ward development project committee members across the 274 wards has been cautioned to initiate projects based on their monthly allocation and not to take bank loans to execute any project.
This warning was handed down by the Chairman of the state steering ward development project committee, Phallalu Bako Mohammed during the sensitization of people at the palaces of Etsu Nupe, Emir of Borgu and Emir of Kagara Emirates.
Bako who is also the Commissioner Ministry of Rural and Community Development, warned that government would not hesitate to sanction any ward committee that obtain bank loan to argument the monthly allocation to the ward.
The Chairman, Ward development project state steering committee noted that all hands must be on deck to ensure that ward development project meet specifications.
He appealed to traditional rulers and stakeholders to collaborate with various ward committees so as to ensure prudent utilization of the funds.
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar,the Emir of Borgu, Barrister Muhammad Sani Haliru Dantoro had promised to work closely with the ward development committees so as to achieve desire object.
Earlier, the Emir of Kagara, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmed Gunna revealed that ward development project would bring development closer to the people,and urged his subjects to participate actively to ensure it’s sustainability.
They however lauded governor Bago’s land mark achievements, assuring of their support at all times.
Members of the All Progressive Congress(APC) across the 274 wards in the State has been warned to steer clear of funds allocated for the ward development project as penalty awaits erring members.
The state APC Chairman,Hon.Aminu Musa Bobi gave the warning at the palace of Emir of Kagara during the visit of members of state steering committee of ward development project.
Bobi who highlighted the importance of ward development project on the social and economic activities of the electorates, stressed the need for party members to support the policies of governor Umaru Bago aimed to add value to the living condition of citizens.
