Sokoto Assembly approves 2024-2026 State Medium Term Expenditure Frame Work
Politics
THE Sokoto State House of Assembly on Thursday approved Gov. Ahmed Aliyu’s request for considering the 2024-2026 State Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
House leader, Alhaji Bello Idris (APC-Gwadabawa North) requested the lawmakers to consider the governor’s request in line with the Fiscal Responsibility Law of Sokoto State 2019.
“The governor submitted the 2024-2026 Sokoto State MTEF and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FST) for consideration, providing Macro Economic Projection and Analysis to guide revenue and expenditure.
“This expenditure framework and fiscal strategy outline projections for effective implementation based on developmental priorities,” he explained.
Idris further moved a resolution for the approval of the state MTEF 2024-2026, with flexibility for any necessary amendments arising from the projections.
The house, in a majority voice vote presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Tukur Bala, after resolving at the committee of the whole, considered and approved the MTEF, allowing for any necessary amendments.
Meanwhile, the assembly temporarily suspended its standing orders, allowing members to convene on Friday for the governor’s proposed 2024 budget presentation, overriding the usual Monday and Friday committee meeting days. (NAN)
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-Nov. 30, 2023 @ 16:05 GMT |
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