Through prudent management of scares resources Katsina State Transport Authority, KTSTS has successfully cleared ₦50 million inherited debts while improving the agency’s operations and financial outing.
This was disclosed by the General Manager of the agency, Alhaji Haruna Musa Rugoji while responding to the Katsina State Audit Report for 2023 which cited both commendations and concerns, KTSTA clarified that any financial irregularities mentioned in the report were from a previous administration.
The General Manager stated that his administration successfully cleared ₦50 million inherited debts while improving the agency’s operations and financial management.
According to the agency, the unaccounted expenditure of ₦407,203,495.50 and revenue loss of ₦24,014,096.50 occurred between 2016 and 2017 before Rugoji’s tenure began in 2018. “When we assumed office, KTSTA was burdened with over ₦50 million in debt, including unpaid salaries, allowances, imprest, and outstanding payments to vehicle spare parts dealers. We have since cleared all these liabilities,” Rugoji said.
A statement signed by his Public Relations Officer (PRO) Musa Sa’idu further disclosed the administration inherited 106 vehicles, with 57 of them grounded due to mechanical and electrical faults. He however stated that through strategic reforms and a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the agency restored all its buses to operational condition, making them revenue-generating assets for the state.
KTSTA also announced the opening of new substations in various local government areas to expand transportation access for residents, emphasising commitment to transparency.
Rugoji assured that under his leadership, all funds generated by KTSTA are managed efficiently, aligning with Governor Dikko Radda’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption. “We remain committed to running KTSTA prudently and transparently while delivering top-notch transport services to the people of Katsina State,” he concluded
