Zamfara Government Denies Budgeting N19.3 Billion for Kitchen Equipment
The Zamfara State Government has dismissed reports claiming it allocated N19.3 billion for kitchen equipment in its 2024 budget, labeling the information as false and misleading.
The controversy began when an online platform (not the PUNCH) published a report suggesting that a substantial sum was designated for kitchen and canteen equipment in the state’s budget.
In a press briefing held in Gusau, the state capital, Mallam Abdulmalik Gajam, Commissioner for Budget and Planning, refuted the claims. Gajam criticized the report for presenting incomplete data and misrepresenting the budget’s contents.
He clarified that the N19.3 billion was allocated under the Ministry of Education for various capital projects. This includes the agile program, construction of zonal primary schools, a smart primary school in Gusau, procurement of kitchen utensils for government schools valued at N40 million, and the development of a teachers' training center and funding scheme.
Gajam emphasized that the term “canteen & kitchen” refers to a fixed asset purchase and is part of a broader category of expenditures. He reassured the public that Governor Daudu Lawal’s administration is dedicated to preventing the misuse of public funds and addressing financial leaks.
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