Amid recession and economic hardship, the Governor of Kebbi State has forked out N249 Million to buy 25 cars for House of Assembly members in his state.
Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu presented 25 brand new saloon cars to the state lawmakers
The Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has presented 25 brand new saloon cars to the members of State House of Assembly at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
The Governor told the members that the presentation of the vehicles would assist them in carrying out their constituency responsibilities especially oversight functions as he commended the leadership of the House for their understanding and identifying with aspirations of the Executive Arm to formulating laws designed to uplift the living condition of the people.
In his response the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Sama’ila Abdulmuminu Kamba expressed happiness about the presentation of the Saloon cars and assured the Governor of full support and encouragement for a better working relationship between the two arm of Government.
The 25 vehicles were purchased at the cost of two hundred and fourty nine million (N249 Million) for all members including comprehensive insurance. Each Hyundai brand of the Saloon cars was given to each member of the House.
The presentation was performed by Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, who drove one of the vehicles with the speaker as the passenger in a Jolly ride.