Governor Namadi signs Jigawa’s N298 billion 2024 budget
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa on Thursday signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N298.140 billion into law.
The development came barely one week after the state House of Assembly passed the bill.
The governor lauded the synergy between the executive and the legislature, adding that the gesture resulted in the bill’s smooth passage.
He said the estimate was being prepared to serve the state’s people, adding that he assented to the bill sequel to legislative approval.
“We are signing our first appropriation bill into law after scrutiny by the Jigawa State House of Assembly, and I was told by many heads of MDAs and extra-ministerial departments the kind of scrutiny they underwent before the assembly.
“Also, this budget is fine after thorough consultations with many stakeholders and citizens of the state.
“So it’s people’s budget. And what is in it is what would be implemented for the betterment of our people,” the governor said.
While assuring full implementation of the budget, Mr Namadi urged stakeholders to watch and caution the government whenever it derails.
The speaker of the Jigawa Assembly, Haruna Aliyu, local government chairs and other top government functionaries attended the signing ceremony.
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