LG boss warns against indiscriminate sale of govt land
NAN-H-51
Land
By Awayi Kuje
Keffi (Nasarawa State), April 25, 2017 (NAN) Alhaji Ismaila Nuhu, the Chairman, Interim Management Committee, Keffi Local Government Cuncil, Nasarawa State, has warned residents against indiscriminate sale of land in the area.
Nuhu gave the warning on Tuesday when he visited the staff quarters of the local government council in Keffi.
He warned that those who sole government land would face the wrath of the law.
The chairman decried the reported indiscriminate sale of some portions of land belonging to the council and advised those involved to desist from the act in their own interest.
He said that the visit was aimed at assessing the facilities at the staff quarters with a view to addressing the problems.
Nuhu also called on the people to change their attitude towards government properties in the area and jealously safeguard them.
“I want to call on the people of this area and other Nigerians to jealously take full ownership of government projects and facilities in their areas by safeguarding them.
“I also advise those involved in the sale of government land in this area to desist or they will face the full wrath of the law,” he said.
He noted that safeguarding government projects was not only in the interest of government but also in the interest of the people.
Nuhu further advised the residents to be law-abiding, respect constituted authorities and engage in meaningful ventures.
He called on the people of the state to continue to support and pray for President Muhammadu Buhari and Gov. Tanko Al-Makura to enable them succeed in delivering dividends of democracy.
The council boss expressed his administration’s resolve to better the standard of living of the people. (NAN)
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Edited by Ejike Obeta/Muhammad Suleiman Tola