account for $181M loan – TheNigerialawyer

Former Niger Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has called on
the State Government to explain how it spent a $181 million loan
from the Islamic Development Bank(IDB).

According to Aliyu, the loan was meant for dualisation of the
Minna-Bida road, adding that the money entered the Niger state bank
account after he left office.

Speaking at the flag-off and presentation of flags to 25
chairmanship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP for the
November 30, 2019, local government election in Niger state, Aliyu
wondered why the government did not utilise the money for the
purpose it was meant for.

He lamented the negligence of the government has led to the
collapse of the road.

“I went to Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to seek an
interest-free loan to dualize the Minna-Bida road, but by the time
the Money came I have left office in 2015,” he stated.

He urged the people to demand the government to give an account
of the money and the purpose it was expended for.

“I want you to ask the Government what they have done with the
money. They need to explain and give account to the people.

The former Governor then solicited votes for PDP candidates
during the local government election, adding that bringing in PDP
at the local level would give the people the opportunity to enjoy
the dividends of democracy.

Former Kano Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, lamented the
declining state of the Suleja- Minna road.

He declared adding that the government needs to sit up to its
responsibility of providing good social amenities to the
people.

A large crowd of PDP faithful from the 25 local government areas
of Niger state attended the rally.