The secretary said tributaries emptying into the River Kaduna would also be cleared, noting that the government’s long-term goal was to improve the river’s carrying capacity.Â
The chairman, however, expressed concern over the persistently high rate of maternal mortality across the country, describing the situation as unacceptable.
He said the workshop is aimed at improving fiscal discipline, resource allocation and accountability in the state’s budgetary process.
The governor attributed the progress to alliance among the state government, development partners, and local communities.
The houses were built under a partnership between the Kaduna State government and Qatar Charity.
Mr Ibrahim said the programme was part of Governor Uba Sani’s effort to ease the cost of living for residents of the state.
The MD also said that the rail services were now under the concurrent list.
The commissioner stated that there was also an ongoing refurbishment of 255 PHC facilities.
The commissioner said the benefitting cooperatives comprise real farmers who were chosen irrespective of their political affiliations or ethno-religious identities.
Mr Musa stated that the monthly minimum pension should be at par with the new national minimum wage.
