{"id":136613,"date":"2024-11-02T21:23:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T20:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/disclose-accurate-figure-of-kogi-state-workforce-wage-bill-pdp-challenges-gov-ododo"},"modified":"2024-11-02T22:34:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T21:34:25","slug":"disclose-accurate-figure-of-kogi-state-workforce-wage-bill-pdp-challenges-gov-ododo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/disclose-accurate-figure-of-kogi-state-workforce-wage-bill-pdp-challenges-gov-ododo","title":{"rendered":"Disclose accurate figure of Kogi State workforce, wage bill \u2014 PDP challenges Gov Ododo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has challenged Governor Usman Ododo to make full disclosure of the state\u2019s total workforce and wage bill.<\/p>\n<p>The state chapter of the party argued that such transparency is essential for citizens to better understand the state\u2019s financial management and administrative practices.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by the state publicity secretary, Alhaji Tijani Aruwa, PDP criticised the current administration for a lack of transparency, likening the state\u2019s governance to that of a \u201csecret agency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The party expressed concern that citizens remain largely uninformed about the financial activities and decisions that affect their lives.<\/p>\n<p>Aruwa said: \u201cThe people of Kogi State deserve to know the truth about their government\u2019s financial dealings. Governor Ododo must provide accurate figures regarding the state workforce and the total wage bill. This information is crucial for accountability and to ensure that public funds are utilised effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>PDP further lamented Governor Ododo\u2019s extravagant spending, noting he has reportedly spent over two billion naira on renovating his own office.<\/p>\n<p>The party drew parallels between Ododo and his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, suggesting that the current administration\u2019s approach to governance is not significantly different.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge citizens not to be misled by claims of salary payments, highlighting that Kogi State reportedly has one of the lowest numbers of civil servants at both the local and state levels. The administration appears to be run by a select group prioritising their interests over the welfare of citizens.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is imperative that the government provide comprehensive public disclosure of its financial activities and the true state of the workforce. Only then can we begin to restore trust and accountability in our governance,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has challenged Governor Usman Ododo to make full disclosure of the state\u2019s total workforce and wage bill. The state chapter of the party argued that such transparency is essential for citizens to better understand the state\u2019s financial management and administrative practices. 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