Oyo Governor reacts to FG's N570 billion fund released to 36 states, reveals truth

  • Governor Seyi Makinde has addressed the confusion over the N570 Billion the federal government released to the 36 states of the federation
  • The Oyo state governor insisted that the funds/loan were World Bank COVID-19 funds, not direct FG grants to cushion the effect of hardship or meant for palliative
  • Makinde’s response to concerns from citizens came barely a day after Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state clarified the World Bank loan sent to states in a viral interview

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has reacted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s claim that the federal government granted N570 billion to the 36 states.