Nigeria, June 3 -- The Kogi State Government said it had cleared N98.8 billion in debts inherited from previous administrations, marking what officials described as a major step towards economic recovery and fiscal discipline.

Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Idris, made the announcement Monday during a post-Executive Council briefing at the Government House in Lokoja. He said the debts were fully paid off within the first 15 months of Governor Ahmed Ododo's administration.

"This is a landmark achievement. His Excellency Governor Ododo has demonstrated fiscal discipline and commitment to economic recovery. Within 15 months, we have cleared N98.8 billion in inherited debt," Mr Idris said.

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