We’re beneficiaries of your developmental projects, Katagum Emir tells Gov Bala

By Mohammed Kaka

The Emir of Katagum, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Umar Farooq has commended Governor Bala Mohammed for executing people oriented projects and programs across the state.

He stated this when he paid a Sallah homage to the governor at the government house yesterday.

The Emir who appreciated the Governor, said that the people of Katagum are beneficiaries of his administration’s relentless effort to change the state positively for the betterment of all.

The Emir reaffirmed his Emirate’s support and loyalty to the present administration under Governor Bala Mohammed.

He informed the governor that he has directed all mosques within the emirate to embark on a fervent prayers for the support and success of the Governor.

Responding, Senator Bala Mohammed, the Governor of Bauchi state thanked the Emir for the visit.

Governor Mohammed ordered for the upward review of allowances for traditional rulers in the state.

He directed the ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to begin the process of upward review the allowances to further improve the well-being of the traditional rulers in the state.

He observed that the upward review of the allowances will no doubt, meet the needs of the traditional rulers by addressing the challenges they faced in discharging their fatherly duties.

The Governor appreciated the understanding and mutual working relationship existing between his administration and members of traditional institution in the state, pledging government’s continued support to the institution to achieve the desired objectives.