Niger State Governor Defends Selling State for Development Projects
Governor Moham Umaru Bago of Niger State addressed concerns about the state's financial management, stating that even if he sells the state to fund projects, it is not the public's business. He denied allegations of borrowing and emphasized that his administration has not yet acquired any loans.
Bago defended his infrastructure initiatives, mentioning improvements in schools, hospitals, and roads. The governor's remarks came during a stakeholder engagement meeting where he sought endorsement for a second term.
Critics have questioned the sustainability of his approach.
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