El-Rufai And Deputy Forfeit 50 Per Cent Of Their Salary

Newly elected Governor of Kaduna State,  Nasiru El-Rufai  said he would forfeit 50 per cent of his salary pending when the financial situation of the state improves.

The governor stated this in his inaugural address, after he was sworn-in by the state Chief Judge, Justice Tanimu Zailani in Kaduna.He said that the pay cut would also affect the Deputy Governor, Mr Barnabas Bala.

El-Rufa’i also declared that the administration would “guarantee free and compulsory basic education for every child up to JS3, regardless of gender, religion or ethnicity.”

He said that in spite of the challenges facing the state, the administration would also “focus on jobs, security, education, and healthcare.”

El-Rufai said the situation demanded for “difficult decisions”, adding that political office holders must sacrifice the comfort of their offices for the greater good of all.

“In recognition of the difficult challenges we face, our deputy Governor and I have concluded that the sacrifices that change requires must begin with us.

“We have decided to take a pay cut and donate 50 percent of our salaries and allowances, until our fiscal situation improves.“We understand that leadership by example is the most persuasive way to demand sacrifices from all of us as citizens.“We pledge to avoid ostentation and foolish bigmanism, and to value transparency, modesty and accountability.

(NAN)

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