Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has said the electorates have the right to demand accountability and transparency from the government for prudent and judicious use of taxpayers‘ money.
Governor Mohammed assured that his government would be tolerant and act in good faith to remain true to the mandate citizens of the state bestowed on him to pilot their affairs.
He said this in his New Year message signed by his spokesperson, Mukhtar Mohammed Gidado, yesterday.
“For emphasis also, we consider it the inalienable right of the people to hold the government accountable to the taxpayer. We will also strive to honour the maxim of being our brothers’ keepers and to demonstrate, in word and deed, that ours is a caring government that recognises the voter beyond the election day,” the governor said.
He pledged to deepen the level of community engagement in his bid to engender socio-economic development in the state going into 2024.
He said like all other years, the year 2023 has had its challenges in the economic, political and social spheres of human life.
“To this end, we will continue to deepen consultation, stakeholding and community engagement which are essential for good governance. This stakeholder ownership will emphasize the rights and obligations of the citizens.
“As a people, we have remained steadfast in the face of economic downturn, ecological disasters and security challenges. Our trust in God who, through our collective prayers, made it possible for us to weather the storm.
“It is gratifying to note that despite the paucity of funds, we have not relented in our drive towards the provision of infrastructural and social facilities, especially in the areas of road reconstruction, mass housing, urban renewal and education. We have also recorded significant strides in reviving agriculture, economic empowerment and youth development,” Governor Mohammed said.