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The Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, has approved N2 billion for the purchase of luxury vehicles for himself, his deputy and their wives few weeks to the expiration of his tenure.
It was learnt that the fund was approved during the last State Executive Council (SEC) meeting chaired by the Governor.
This was disclosed to PREMIUM TIMES by a Source who pleaded anonymity for security reasons.
The source said, “Governor Darius Ishaku in our last SEC meeting asked the council to approve a memo he presented for the purchase of vehicles for himself, his deputy and their wives and it was speedily approved without any argument,” the source said.
According to the source, it was argued at the meeting that since the governor and his deputy, Haruna Manu, assumed office in 2015, they had been using old vehicles inherited from their predecessors and that they therefore deserve new vehicles as they prepare to step down.
It was further disclosed that the governor and his wife will get over N1.3 billion worth of exotic cars while his deputy and his wife will receive cars worth N750 million.
It was stated that the governor will get two Toyota Land Cruiser SUV, two escort Toyota Hilux and a utility vehicle while his wife will get a Land Cruiser SUV and an escort vehicle.
Also, the deputy governor, will receive two lower versions of Land Cruiser SUV and one escort vehicle while his wife will get one SUV and a utility car.
When contacted, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Lois Emmanuel, did not deny or confirm the approval.
