Breaking: Zamfara Governor Signs Budget Geared Towards Development

Governor Dauda Lawal has officially endorsed the 2024 Appropriation Bill, amounting to N426 billion, labeled as the ‘Budget of Rescue…CONTINUE READING

The bill, sanctioned by the Zamfara State House of Assembly, gives precedence to critical sectors such as security, education, agriculture, health, and infrastructure, with the aim of tackling the state’s challenges and enhancing the well-being of its residents.

According to a statement from Governor Lawal’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, released on Saturday, the 2024 budget designates N118,358,079,515.00 (27%) for recurrent expenses and N308,205,591,485.00 (73%) for capital outlays.

The budget’s primary objectives include fostering both domestic and foreign investments, boosting productivity, and refining the business environment in Zamfara State, as emphasized in the statement.

“The 2024 budget signed by Governor Lawal underscores the significance of six pivotal sectors for the development of Zamfara State: security, education, agriculture, health, infrastructure, and others,” the statement highlighted.

Breaking down the budget allocation, it provided a detailed breakdown of funds assigned to different sectors: Administration – N72,093,326,763 (17%); Economic Sector – N244,729,584,729 (57%); Social Sector – N103,139,659,508 (24%); Law and Justice Sector – N6,601,100,000 (2%).