Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has warned local government and local government education authority officials who allegedly siphoned ₦30,000 Sallah gifts given to workers in the state to return the diverted funds or face serious consequences.
The governor issued the warning on Friday while addressing a large crowd of well-wishers and supporters at the Government House in Sokoto.
This was detailed in a statement by the Governor’s Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, and made available to the press.
According to the statement, the Governor expressed dismay over the nefarious attitude of some financial officers, especially at the local government level, who denied their staff the N30,000 approved as Sallah gifts by the state government.
“I wonder how somebody would deny our workers the stipends we gave them in order to make them financially stable during the Sallah festive season,” he added.
“Those who diverted the funds must return them immediately, or else we will take punitive measures against them.
“We will ensure that the culprits reap what they sowed to serve as a deterrent to others.”
Governor Aliyu urged all heads of agencies where corrupt practices occurred to promptly compile a list of affected workers and ensure they are reimbursed.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and responsible management of public funds for the benefit of all citizens.
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