Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has slammed the federal government for its “unfair, unconstitutional, and illegal” distribution of the N500 billion allocation intended to support small-scale industries across the country’s geopolitical zones.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Yusuf said the distribution of the allocation was heavily skewed, with Lagos State receiving 47 percent, making it the highest beneficiary, and the South-South Zone receiving 17 percent, while other regions received significantly lower percentages.
The governor called on the relevant authorities and members of the National Assembly to address the issue and take appropriate measures against those responsible for the unequal distribution.
This was made known at a meeting with representatives from the Kano Cooperative Society at the Government House on Thursday evening as part of the activities commemorating the 2023 International Day of Cooperatives.
Speaking at the meeting, Governor Yusuf’s Deputy, Aminu Gwarzo, reiterated the administration’s primary goal of eradicating poverty in Kano State.
He affirmed the government’s dedication to ensuring equitable distribution of resources and opportunities among all regions of the state.
He emphasised the state government’s commitment to supporting Cooperative Societies to alleviate poverty and regain their influence.
The Kano Cooperative Society, represented by its members, expressed their concerns regarding the unfair distribution and pledged their support to the state government’s efforts in addressing poverty-related challenges.
