With the current approval, the supplementary appropriation for Sokoto in 2023 now totals N25 billion, including the N21 billion previously approved on August 10.
Ahmad Kalambaina (APC-Sokoto) has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering greater benefits of democracy to his constituents.
With the new nominees and 16 others confirmed by the assembly on August 2, the governor has appointed 25 commissioners for the state.
Thereafter the committee meeting, the Speaker put the motion into a voice vote and the lawmakers unanimously adopted the bill.
He said the nomination of the 16 persons followed due consultations in line with relevant procedures in the Public Service Regulations.
The speaker and his deputy were elected unopposed after their nominations by Bello Idris and Aminu Al-Mustapha.
Governor Aminu Tambuwal has sworn in Abubakar Mohammed as the new head of service.
“It is designed in such a way that all spendings before, during and after marriage are very much affordable and in consonant with the Islamic teaching.
Mr Shehu, who is the Chairman of the committee, presented the report of the committee at plenary, which was unanimously adopted and passed into law.
The governor said the members had demonstrated an uncommon commitment and patriotism for the development of the state.
