Bauchi to improve IGR to complement federal allocation

Determined to improve on internally generated revenue to complement what the state is getting from the federation account, Bauchi State Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has expressed readiness to come up with new strategies of doing business.

The disclosure was made by newly appointed Commissioner for the Finance and Economic Development, Modibbo Abdulkadir Ahmed, while speaking on Thursday when he officially assumed duty at the ministry.

Ahmed said that aside improving the revenue base of the state, the ministry will renew its partnership and collaboration with stakeholders aimed at accessing more income and interventions.

He said that, “once again, I want to thank our governor, His Excellency, Senator Bala Mohammed, my boss for this opportunity and to assure him of my total loyalty and commitment towards the success of his administration.”

The commissioner added that, “I seek prayers, support and cooperation of stakeholders to enable me carry out my duty effectively as we are determined to ensure things go well, especially, improvement in IGR and other sources of income of our state.”

The commissioner who promised to operate an open-door policy, pleaded with people of the state not to relent in supporting and praying for the governor to enable him succeed in the task ahead.

Earlier, the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Husaini Rilwanu while welcoming the commissioner assured of the support of both management and members of the staff for effective service delivery.

Rilwanu said the ministry in particular was mandated to generate all revenues from various sources, disbursing funds for development projects and service delivery as approved by the State Executive Council.

The Chairman of Jamaare Local Government, Samaila Yusuf, who spoke on behalf of Jamaare community, expressed gratitude to Governor Mohammed for finding Ahmed worthy to be appointed as a commissioner.

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