Jigawa Gov. Signs Supplementary Budget Into Law

By Mohammed Abubakar Dutse

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State on Monday signed into law a 2025 supplementary budget to the tune of N 75 billion.

Speaking at the signing ceremony  ceremony at the Government House Council Chamber, Dutse,  on Monday the governor said the exercise was in conformity with his administration’s commitment to deliver the democratic dividend’s to the people of the state.

Flanked by his deputy, Engr. Amina Usman and the Speaker of the Assembly, Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, the governor said, “Today, we have signed into law the supplementary bill, which is for the State and that of the 27 local governments, a total of N75.1 billion Naira, comprising 58 billion Naira from the state and N17.1 billion from the 27 local governments.

“This supplementary bill came about as a result of extra revenue that is put to both the state and the local government and in line with the constitutional provision, this money needs to be appropriated before it is spent.

“Therefore, the appropriation was approved by the State Executive Council and passed to the State House of Assembly.

“They have completed their own legislative duties, and today we have signed into law. So I want to use this opportunity to really thank the members of the State House of Assembly and the Honourable Speaker for the way they have treated this supplementary bill, this bill they have treated, and the way they have structured it very well. I think this is a sign of a good relationship between the Executive and the Legislative that we are all working together to ensure that we have moved the state to a better height.

“So I want to thank the members of the State House of Assembly, members of the State Executive Council, and also Ministries, Departments, and Agencies for the diligence they have brought us today in the preparation of the bill, which can be signed into law today. I hope this will speed up the implementation of this supplementary bill so that we can gain more evidence of democracy. It is a big logical step.

“Again, today, in our effort to conserve the environment and ensure protection of the environment, we have signed an environmental bill that will ensure sustainable protection of the environment and ensure that people have a very conducive environment. This bill will also help to ensure that we will allow environmental activities in the state. Again, I want to thank the State House of Assembly for the way they are handling all these bills, which are aimed at the progress and development of our state.

“I pray that Allah will give us the ability, the strength, and confidence to implement this appropriation for the benefit of the people of New Jigawa State”, the governor said