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Bauchi gov, deputy emulate El’Rufai, cut salaries by 50%
The Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar says he and his deputy have decided to slash their salaries by 50 per cent, “as a mark of leadership by example”.
The governor, who stated this on Monday in his maiden statewide broadcast to the people of Bauchi, said, “This is our promise to the people of Bauchi State. This is the bond for which we shall be held to account. This is the commencement of the many years of greatness that await our dear state. This is the path on which we require your fervent prayers, support and contributions,” he said.
The governor also directed that all the state government accounts be frozen, and pronounced the dissolution of boards of government parastatals, except those of statutory organs.
Abubakar added, “Let me use this opportunity to announce that all government accounts in every bank are hereby frozen. Similarly, all pending financial transactions and institutions and instruments are hereby suspended.
“However, MDAs that are charged with essential services may and can formally apply for waiver from my office.
“I wish to also, formally announce the dissolution of all local government caretaker committees with immediate effect. The respective administrators are directed to hand over all affairs to their Heads of Personnel.”
He added that all resignations from the services of the state government had been suspended.
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