Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has disclosed that the state under his leadership spent One billion, two hundred million naira (N1,200,000,00) to repair 25 boreholes in the state.
The governor disclosed this in viral video..
He spoke in the Hausa language, with his listeners applauding him.
An X user, Abdul-Aziz Na’ibi Abubakar @jrnaib2, had posted the video on Tuesday.
Reacting to the video, An X user, Peter Ademu-Eteh @PeterPentecost, wrote
“To REPAIR. Not build. REPAIR. 48 million to repair EACH borehole. REPAIR. Not build”
Another X user, kaave paul @kaavepaul, questioned the rationale behind the project.
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He said, “The cost of repairs far more than the cost of sinking new ones? Let’s assume the cost of each borehole is 25 million; 25 boreholes will translate to 625 million.
“Would you rather do a new one or maintain the old one? Our politicians have no fear of God in them.”
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
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