The Kano State Government has purchased 41 ‘exotic’ sports utility vehicles (SUVs) valued at N68 million, totaling about N2.6 billion for members of the State House of Assembly.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, speaking through the Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, said it is the right of the lawmakers to be provided with sound working vehicles.
The Chief of Staff said the governor, considering the economic situation, directed that the contractor understand the need to spread the payment over a period of time. He emphasized that the governor’s action is based on respect for the rights and obligations of all tiers of government.
He added that the governor remains committed to the well-being of every arm of government and the people of the state in general.
