Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has signed into law the 2023 appropriation bill of N189 billion.

Muhammad Bello, the governor’s spokesman, made the disclosure in a statement to journalists on Wednesday.

Mr Bello quoted Mr Tambuwal as appreciating the cordial working relationship with the Sokoto State House of Assembly since the inception of his administration.

The governor said the members had demonstrated an uncommon commitment and patriotism for the development of the state.

He particularly commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the assembly for working together with their Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterparts in the interest of the state.

Mr Tambuwal appealed to all the stakeholders and government functionaries who are going to work on the implementation of the budget to work harder in order to ensure effective implementation for the good of the state.

Mr Tambuwal lauded the civil society organisations and development partners who always participate in the budget process throughout his tenure and urged them to continue to give their best.

Earlier in his address, the speaker, Aminu Achida, said he was impressed with the achievements of the 2022 budget in spite of all the financial problems faced by the country and the state.

He said the governor had recorded various achievements in the area of education, health, agriculture and infrastructure, among others.

The speaker added that the 2023 budget was a balanced one that took into cognisance some needs of the people of the state. 

(NAN)