Kogi: Governor Ododo signs N582.4 billion appropriation bill into law
Governor Ahmed Ododo has signed the state’s 2025 budget appropriation bill of N582,404,119.489 into law.
The signing ceremony was held on Monday at the Glass House, Government House, Lokoja.
Information commissioner Kingsley Fanwo said the signing would pave the way for implementing the state’s budget in 2025.
According to him, the budget aims to stimulate job creation, infrastructure development, food security, and workers’ welfare.
“The 2025 budget estimates, totalling N582,404,119.489, represent a 43.34 per cent increase over the revised 2024 budget of N406,321,130,013.
“The budget is expected to address key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and economic development,” he said.
Presenting the appropriation bill for the governor’s assent, the Kogi House of Assembly speaker, Aliyu Umar, appealed to the governor to spread its implementation to all the state constituencies for enhanced development.
“By signing the appropriation bill into law, Governor Ododo has demonstrated his commitment to shaping the financial future of Kogi state.
“The move is expected to have a positive impact on the state’s economy and the lives of the residents,” the speaker said.
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