“………..says his administration will implement new national minimum wage…”
…….. as Nasarawa Speaker assures of speedy passage of the bill for the benefit of the people of the state.
FIC Report (Nasarawa State) – Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, on Friday, presented the 2025 budget of N382, 567, 843,592.03 billion to the State House of Assembly for approval.
Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, the Speaker of the House while receiving the budget tagged “Budget of Economic Growth and Stability” assured of speedy passage of the bill.
Gov. Sule said the total budget for 2025 was structured into N159.97 billion (41.82%) for recurrent expenditure and N222.60 billion (58.18%) for capital expenditure.
“The budget allocation based on main sectors is as follows:
Administrative Sector: N80.14 billion, Economic Sector: N139.84 billion, Law and Justice Sector: N10.61 billion, Social Sector: N151.97 billion,” he said.
The Governor commended the Speaker and members for always giving attention to appropriation bill,
“I therefore, commend the Rt. Hon. Speaker and Honourable Members of the House of Assembly for the prompt action you always displayed each time the State’s appropriation bill is presented before you for consideration.
“I appreciate this synergy and partnership in our collective commitment to provide purposeful leadership to the people of Nasarawa State,” the Governor said.
Gov. Sule said that the 2025 Budget aims to continue on the path of recovery, with a focus on improving education, expanding infrastructure, agriculture, health, security and technology sub-sectors.
“The allocations to the sub-sectors are hereby enumerated below:
• Education, Science & ICT N 78.16 billion, Infrastructure N71.70 billion,
• Governance, Security & General Administration N50. 75 billion, Health, N36.20 billion,
• Agriculture & Water Resources N36.07 billion, Environment- N27.02 billion.
• Others are Finance, Investment & Trade N26.11 billion, Information & Tourism N19.36 billion,
• Law and Justice N10.61 billion,
• Legislation N10.03 billion,
• Youth & Sport Development N9.77 billion,
• Humanitarian and Women Empowerment N6.40 billion.
He said that he has done so much in the areas of education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, peace and security among others.
“I am happy to inform you that Government is ready to implement the new minimum wage in order to meet up with the current economic reality.
“As I speak, Government is awaiting the submission of the Report of the Minimum Wage Committee under the Chairmanship of His Excellency, the Deputy Governor. I assure you that as soon as the report is submitted, Government will not waste time in the implementation of the recommendation of the Committee for the benefit of our workers.
“To underscore this commitment, adequate provision have been made in the budget which I shall lay before you today,” he said.
Sule assured of full implementation of the budget if finally passed into law.
Receiving the budget, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau assured of speedy passage of the Appropriation bill.
“Your Excellency, the 7th Assembly under my watch will ensure that we give all the needed support to the state government to execute all its policies and programmes without hindrance so that our people will get the much needed democratic dividends.
“Therefore, I want to assure you that this budget will get the needed attention it deserves from the State Assembly.
“It is on this note that I want to make it very clear that all MDAs must work round the clock and always live up to expectations by complying with provision of the Budget.
“Let me quickly, add that the revolution which you introduced in the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) sector is commendable as Nasarawa State has now, under your watch, attained the enviable status of being in the league of the few states that are recording impressive yearly IGR figures across the federation” he said.
According to him, Records from the various House Standing Committees shows that the performance of the 2024 budget stand at 65 percent and this I must confess is quiet commendable.
“Your Excellency, these records show that your administration has achieved giant strides in all critical areas of development.
The Speaker also commended Gov. Sule for his efforts in the solid minerals exploration.
“We must commend you of your effort by putting the name of Nasarawa State boldly on the map of the world in terms of Solid Minerals exploration which has attracted investors into the State.
“Furthermore, let me also use this avenue to once again acknowledge your security efforts in the State while I know that we cannot get it totally hundred percent.
“I will be bold to say that Nasarawa State is one of the most peaceful states in the country. It is therefore my hope that you will keep the flag flying,” he said.
Speaker Jatau assured of the assembly’s total support to Gov. Sule to succeed at all times.
“As the Assembly will be willing to deploy any form of legislative intervention to sustain peace in the State.
“I want to re-assure His Excellency that for us as Members of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, you will continue to find us to be true partners in the State project as you strive to provide good governance for the State.
“While we hope for more of your support to the State Assembly, we must not hesitate to appreciate your great efforts so far.
“Which includes the remodeling of the Hallowed Chamber, the Office of the Speaker and the Executive Chamber as well as installation of solar lights in the premises of the Assemble Complex and the employment of more Staff in the House” he added.
It would be recalled that in Dec. 2023, the House approved N199.8 billion budget the for 2024 fiscal year.
It would also be recalled on Nov. 5, 2024, Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has submitted N156.5 billion supplementary appropriation bill for 2024 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for approval.
It would be further recalled that on Nov.13, 2024, the Assembly has passed into law, supplementary bill of N156.6 billion for the year ending December 31, 2024.
Making the Nasarawa State Government 2024 budget to N356.5 billion.
Signed
ARI, LIMAN AMINU.
HOC, FIC, LAFIA.
