Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has directed the immediate freezing of all the state and local governments’ accounts with immediate effect.
A statement by the commissioner for finance, Asiwaju Asiru Idris confirmed the order.
The statement reads: “No imprest or any form of payment should be made to anyone from Government Account henceforth.
“Standing Orders and Investment Instructions are hereby cancelled forthwith.
”All Kogi State and Local Government Accounts are hereby FROZEN with effect from today, Thursday 22nd November 2003.”
Folarin Kehinde is an Abuja-based journalist with over 5 years of experience in journalism. His work has earned him national and international recognition across various beats, including environment, health and politics.
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