Bello denies receiving bailout fund for Kogi

The governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has denied reports that the state government has received the N40 billion bailout fund from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

The governor however said his administration is making efforts to access the bailout fund and others that will help reduce the rate of poverty in the state.

In a statement released in Lokoja on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Kingsley Fanwo, Bello said: “Kogi State has not secured bailout fund from the Central Bank as insinuated by some mischievous characters who lack the art of objective opposition and syllogistic positioning on issues that affect the state.

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“It is spurious to say we have secured the bailout fund meant for the state from the Central Bank of Nigeria. As soon as we receive the fund, we will announce to the whole world as part of the policy of my administration to run a government that will be in touch with the people.”

According to the governor, the present situation in the state calls for bonding in other to subjugate and conquer the common challenges facing the state. He also said it was not time to spread falsehood that could dampen the progress of the state, adding that the sponsors of the rumour have failed in their attempts at diminishing his growing acceptance and popularity among the people who have shown tremendous appreciation to his policies, especially on public service reforms and cleansing.

Calling on politicians to stop playing politics with the welfare of the people, Bello said: “It is not right to turn down the truth for political gains. It is the height of indifference to the yearning and aspirations of the civil servants who have been eagerly awaiting the release of this fund. We are following the procedural processes to ensure we play our own part of the deal”.

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