Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has refuted allegations of allocating N400 million in the 2025 budget for six computers, calling it an “absurd fabrication” and propaganda aimed at tarnishing his administration.
The Guardian earlier reported that Bauchi government set aside N400 million to purchase six computers for the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
The report also detailed that the state government also budgeted N1 billion for the âpurchase of land for the construction of offices and buildings.â It will also spend N170 million to buy a generator to power the SSGâs office.
But reacting, Governor Mohammed said the proposed budget allocated N250 million for IT infrastructure, including approximately 150 computers for various government institutions and schools, an initiative aimed modernizing critical institutions and advancing the digital transformation of the state.
The governor labelled the allegations as baseless, asserting they were crafted by detractors unsettled by his administration’s developmental strides.
This was revealed in a statement by Aminu Hammayo, Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG), on Thursday, January 9 shared on the Facebook page of Governor Mohammed.
Governor Bala Mohammed said:
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In another development, TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that Bauchi state governor Bala Mohammed reshuffled his cabinet and relieved five commissioners of their duties.
The affected commissioners include those overseeing education, internal security, agriculture, religious affairs, and information in the state.
Mukhtar Gidado, the governor’s media adviser, added Governor Mohammed has forwarded eight nominees to the state House of Assembly for confirmation as replacements.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
