By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbl
Birnin Kebbi - In a significant move to foster development and growth, Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has signed the 2025 Budget into law. The budget's passage by the House of Assembly marks a crucial milestone in the state's efforts to drive progress.
The legislature approved the N580.32 billion budget presented by the Executive on December 18, 2024, with minor adjustments to capital and recurrent expenditures. This move demonstrates the state's commitment to prudent financial management and responsible governance.
Governor Idris reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and accountability in implementing the budget for impactful service delivery. "We will follow budget processes, allocations, and provisions," he said. "The government will implement the budget at the grassroots to benefit rural dwellers."
The Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sama'ila Muhammad Bagudo, presented the Appropriation budget for 2025 to the Governor for assent. "We promised to expedite the bill's passage, which we have done," Bagudo said. "The Assembly will support efforts to ensure Kebbi State retains its rightful place in Nigeria."
Earlier, the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon. Adamu Muhammad Birnin Yauri, informed members that the Committee transferred N1.5 billion from the Contingency Fund to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education for the salaries of newly employed teachers. This move underscores the state's dedication to investing in education and human capital development.
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