The Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Monday earmarked N207,750,200,000.00 billion as 2024 budget estimate.
Our correspondent reports that the fiscal document is tagged Budget of continuity and consolidation.
The document has N87.2b as recurrent expenditure representing 42 per cent and N120.5b as capital expenditure which represents 58 per cent.
Presenting the document at state House of Assembly, Yahaya said the budget was geared towards consolidating on the gains of his first term in office, urging the house to scrutinise its in a bid to provide the needed insight.
He said, “Rt. Honourable Speaker, Honourable Members, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, it is with sincere gratitude to Almighty Allah that I present to the Honourable House the 2024 budget proposal of 207,750,200,000.00 tagged ‘Budget of Continuity and Consolidation,’ in line with our desire to build on our first term achievements and consolidate on past gains.
“I call on the state House of Assembly to scrutinise this Budget and provide constructive insights that will enrich the document and enhance its impacts on the lives and livelihoods of our people.
“On a final note, I would like to thank the Honorable House, the State Executive Council, the Judiciary, and the general public for their continuous support and cooperation. I call on all stakeholders to join hands with us towards the realization of our common objectives and collective aspirations. Together, we shall build a Gombe State that is all-inclusive, prosperous, resilient and forward-looking.”
While giving a breakdown of the fiscal policy Yahaya disclosed that his administration would continue to provide for the developmental needs of the people of Gombe State in the 2024 fiscal year adding that “This is made up of N87,250,200,000.00 for recurrent expenditure representing 42 per cent, and N120,500,000,000.00 for capital expenditure, representing 58 per cent of the total budgeted sum.”
On his part, Speaker Abubakar Luggerewo, assured that the budget would be given accelerated attention.
Luggerewo said, “A year ago when you presented 2023 budget we assured you that we will give the bill all the needed accelerated legislative scrutiny. We will ensure we pass the budget within the expected timeframe. I have no doubt that we will deliver the budget in good time to the development of our people we are highly satisfied with your management of 2023 budget from records you recorded about 58 per cent at the end of September.
Luggerewo lauded the governor for construction of roads, schools and health centres, adding that the support provided by the executive had improved the relationship, adding “We are happy about your ability to achieve a lot with lean resources, you have made Gombe a focal point among other states.”
