El-Rufai scraps State/Local Government joint account
Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai on Monday announced termination of the State/Local Government Joint Account.
El-Rufai, who made the disclosure while swearing-in chairmen of the Interim Management Committees of the 23 local councils, added that his government would remit 10 per cent of its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to local government councils.
He urged the appointees to work hard to ensure that the yearning of the people were met.
“You have no excuse to fail. Perform and bring real development to our state at the local level. This is to fulfil our campaign promises that we will not hold local government funds if elected,” El-Rufai said.
“I am happy to inform you that the government has abolished joint account in Kaduna State. There will be no more holding local government funds hostage under the pretence of joint account. The government will also do its best to remit 10 per cent of the IGR to the councils.
“You should swing into action and embark on meaningful projects in the wards; there is a blueprint of proposed development to guide you.
“You must take security serious, partner with traditional and religious leaders and stakeholders. Don’t be arrogant to your people; you are assigned to serve them.
“We will not hesitate to call you to order if you think you will play with our people and the trust vested in you”.
El-Rufai, who made the disclosure while swearing-in chairmen of the Interim Management Committees of the 23 local councils, added that his government would remit 10 per cent of its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to local government councils.
He urged the appointees to work hard to ensure that the yearning of the people were met.
“You have no excuse to fail. Perform and bring real development to our state at the local level. This is to fulfil our campaign promises that we will not hold local government funds if elected,” El-Rufai said.
“I am happy to inform you that the government has abolished joint account in Kaduna State. There will be no more holding local government funds hostage under the pretence of joint account. The government will also do its best to remit 10 per cent of the IGR to the councils.
“You should swing into action and embark on meaningful projects in the wards; there is a blueprint of proposed development to guide you.
“You must take security serious, partner with traditional and religious leaders and stakeholders. Don’t be arrogant to your people; you are assigned to serve them.
“We will not hesitate to call you to order if you think you will play with our people and the trust vested in you”.
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