Politics
THE Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed the 2023 appropriation bill of N149.3 billion against the initial N148.9 billion presented by Gov. Abdullahi Sule of the state to the house for consideration and approval.
Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, the Speaker of the house, announced the passage of the bill into law during the house proceedings in Lafia on Tuesday.
Balarabe-Abdullahi said that the passed budget, if assented to by Gov. Sule, would accelerate economic growth and development, thereby improving on the standard of living of the people of the state.
The speaker urged the state government to ensure full implementation of the budget.
He also urged managements of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adhere strictly to budgetary provisions in the interest of peace and development.
The house modified slightly the 2023 Budget of N148.9 billion where the state House of Assembly got upward review of N179.8 million, State House of Assembly Service Commission N45 million and Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia N40 million.
The speaker explained that N375 million was deducted from the budget of State Waste Management and Sanitation Agency, thus jerking up the budget to N149.3 billion with increase of N357.8 million.
Abdullahi thanked members for their commitments in ensuring the speedy passage of the bill into law.
He also appreciated Heads of Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs) for giving standing committees their cooperation while defending their budgets.
He directed the clerk of the house to produce a clean copy of the bill for the governor’s assent.
He assured the executive arm of the house readiness to continue to effectively synergise with them for the overall development of the state.
Alhaji Tanko Tunga, the Majority Leader of the house, moved a motion for the passage of the bill.
Mr Abel Bala, the Minority Leader of the house, seconded the motion and the house unanimously passed the appropriation bill into law.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on Nov. 22, Gov. Abdullahi Sule presented 2023 budget of N148.9 billion to the assembly for consideration and approval.(NAN)
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