Bala receives COVID-19 economic recovery committee’s report
Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed on Friday received the report of the state COVID-19 economic recovery committee set up by his administration recently.
The governor while receiving the report at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Bauchi, said his administration will look for alternative revenue sources to ensure sustainability and continuity.
Bala said his administration cannot afford to fail the citizens of the state, declaring that “looking for alternative revenue is key in assisting me to continue with the execution of the developmental projects geared towards ensuring the advancement of the state.”
The governor pledged to come up with an implementation framework of the committee’s report in order to achieve the set objectives.
“My good people of Bauchi state, I assure you that you will have a sound sleep; we will make sure we satisfy you, so that we can fulfill our campaign promises,” the governor assured.
Earlier, the state Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Aminu Gamawa, who is also the chairman of the committee, said the committee will assist the state government in the implementation of its recommendations.
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Dr. Gamawa noted that the committee worked diligently in accordance with its terms of reference through the use of different methodologies including, stakeholders engagement, dialogue, and review of measures taken by other states.
“We have looked at different sectors of the economy that are key to ensuring the state has alternative sources of revenue, economic growth and sustainability and to ensure that COVID-19 does not affect our economy,” he added.
The commissioner lamented that the negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic did not only affect the health sector, but the economy world over.
Our correspondent recalls that the state COVID-19 economic recovery committee was set up by the state governor to identify alternative sources of funds that will augment the current revenue of the state.
