The Government of Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused his predecesor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of leaving a debt of over N500 billion
The claim was made by Kano State Deputy Governor Abdussalam Gwarzo, Friday in Kaduna while chairing the North-West Zonal meeting of New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP.
Gwarzo said the debt inherited by the current administration may be in excess of N500 billion at the end of the ongoing verification process., explaining that the huge debt impeded the smooth take-off of the NNPP government in the state.
Highlighting the remarkable achievements accomplished by the Governor Abba Yusuf-led administration inception, Gwarzo said: “We came into office inheriting a government that left us with nothing but debt. Initially, it was N300 billion, but now it is approaching N500 billion, and we are still counting.
“Once we complete the assessment, we will inform Nigerians, especially our fellow Kano residents, about the total debt left behind.”
He also highlighted the efforts of the current administration in the state in managing the available resources judiciously.
“Governor Yusuf ensured full payment of salaries to state workers and resolved outstanding issues and upon assuming office, he ordered the full payment of salaries which was not the case prior to our administration” Gwarzo said.
“Furthermore, due to Governor Kabir Yusuf’s compassion, starting this month, the state will be disbursing retirement gratuities, especially the death benefits to families of deceased retirees.
“The first beneficiaries will be those from levels one to six, as they are junior staff who have suffered the most. We have allocated N6 billion for this purpose.
“The screening process is underway, and by the end of this month, many people will receive their death benefits and gratuities.
“This initiative will continue, and our goal is to clear all outstanding gratuities within the next two years
