…………….”as he also signed Nasarawa State Electricity Bill into Law hailed State Assembly Speaker, Lawmakers assured of continued synergy…”
FIC Report (Nasarawa State) – Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has signed into law 2025 Appropriation Bill of N384.3billion.
It would be reported that the budget is about N2billion above estimate earlier submitted by Gov. Abdullahi Sule to the state assembly.
Gov. Sule while assenting to the budget in Government House today appreciated the Speaker and members of the State Assembly for their tireless efforts and speedy passage of the bill.
He also appreciated the Commissioner and officials of the State Ministry of Finance for their positive inputs on the budget.
The Governor emphasised the importance of having a realistic budget that would meet world class expectations.
He assured that his administration would not fall short in ensuring the budget performs optimally.
Sule also affirmed his zeal and determination to ensure effective implementation of the budgetary provisions.
On his part, Speaker, Nasarawa State, House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau said the bill went through the necessary legislation before it was passed into law.
He appreciated the 7th assembly members under his leadership for their commitment to duties.
“Your Excellency, the 2025 budget went through all the necessary legislative procedure before we passed it into law.
The Speaker commended Gov. Sule for his developmental strides in the state.
Earlier, State Commissioner for Finance, Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi said that the budget was prepared inline with the policy direction of Gov. Sule’s administration to meet the growing expenditure and socio-economic needs of the state.
In a related development, Governor Abdullahi Sule also assented to the Nasarawa State Electricity Law which will enable the state generate and distribute its own electricity.
The Governor said the electricity law which stems from the presidential initiative to enable states and other actors participate in power generation and distribution will allow Nasarawa State utilize the hydro and solar energy sources that abound in the state.
Gov. Sule noted that his administration was committed to bringing on board experts, who will make the power initiative come to fruition.
On his part, the General Manager, Nasarawa State Electric Power Agency, NAePA, Engr Yakubu Sulaiman appreciated Gov. Sule and the House for making the law become a reality.
Engr. Suleiman said that Nasarawa electricity law is a fallout of the need to regulate the affairs of electricity within the state, leading to the establishment of a commission to that effect in order to boost power supply in the state.
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