The All Progressives Congress in Kano State said it would closely monitor the state government’s utilisation of the N3 billion flood relief funds provided by the Federal Government.
Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, the party’s Chairman in the state, told the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview on Sunday in Kano.
He said the party would ensure transparency and accountability in the utilisation of the funds.
Abbas expressed concerns over potential diversion, citing previous instances of misuse of palliatives.
Abbas emphasised the need for transparency and accountability in the utilisation of the funds for the benefit of the people.
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He promised that the party would prevent a repeat of incidents where funds meant for people affected by flooding were diverted.
He said that a committee led by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibril, has been constituted to oversee the distribution of palliatives in the state.
The chairman reiterated the party’s commitment to prevent the diversion of funds meant for the people of Kano State for political reasons.
Abbas said that the party would ensure that the funds are used for the purpose it is meant for.
