Jigawa Assembly passes N298 billion 2024 budget
The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passsed N298.14 billion estimate for 2024 fiscal year.
The House, at plenary on Thursday, also passed N109 billion budget for the 27 local government councils of the state.
The development followed the adoption of a report presented by Hamza Adamu, chairman House Committee on Appropriation.
The minority leader of the House, Lawan Muhammad, thereafter, moved a motion for the third reading of reading of the 2024 appropriation bill.
The Speaker, Haruna Aliyu, said the two budgets were passed for quality services in the state and the 27 LGAs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024.
The state governor, Umar Namadi, on Nov. 14, presented N298.14 billion budget to the House for approval.
Meanwhile, the House also adopted the state’s auditor general and local government auditor general reports for the 2022 financial year.
The House also considered Standing Rule – 2023, to guide its day to day proceedings.
The lawmakers further confirmed the reappointment of Muhammad Bare, as permanent commissioner II in the Jigawa State Civil Service Commission.
The House adjourned plenary to Jan. 30, 2024.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Gov Bago inaugurates school projects in Niger
Mr Bago described the intervention as critical, saying it complemented his administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality education.
States
Ekiti govt hails traditional rulers over improved security
Ms Afuye assured traditional rulers that Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration would continue to treat them with respect.
NationWide
World Population Day: UNFPA urges investments in young people’s choices, future
Ms Keita said fragile labour markets, widening inequalities, and prolonged conflicts had left many young people uncertain about achieving their aspirations.
Anti-Corruption
ICPC to arraign Enugu PDP governorship candidate Uche Nnaji over forged credentials
Mr Nnaji was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on July 1.
Health
College of physicians demands sustainable funding, tech-driven training for health system
The college also directed consistent referral and feedback loops between facilities.
Sport
Why Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is trending
Videos and photographs shared online showed Okoye and the Grammy-winning artiste at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show in Paris.
