Yobe State government has procured vehicles worth N416.5 million
for 14 traditional rulers in the state.
Speaking yesterday while inspecting the 34 vehicles that include
17 Parado jeeps and Hilux vans, Governor Ibrahim Gaidam said the vehicles were
acquired to help them carry out their traditional functions effectively.
“As custodians of our culture, they deserved brand new vehicles
for hitch free functions; this, at least, will save them from having broken
down vehicles at the middle of road or punctured tyres. Each of the 14
traditional rulers will get one Parado jeep and a Hilux van for escort”, he
said.
Gaidam also said there was no definite source of financing the
state’s traditional institutions when he assumed office in 2007. He said his
administration created emirates’ accounts and mandated the 17 local governments
to make monthly contribution of N5 million each for rehabilitation,
construction and for other logistic support in their respective palaces.
Source: Daily Trust
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