Nasarawa State approves N199.9 billion for 2024

In a significant legislative move, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly has given the nod to the 2024 Appropriation Bill, totaling N199.9 billion, as initially presented by Governor Abdullahi Sule.

During the House proceedings in Lafia, the state capital, Speaker Danladi Jatau officially announced the passage of the budget, breaking down the allocations into N117,138,350,954.18 for Recurrent Expenditure and N82,741,019,755.25 for Capital Expenditure.

Jatau, expressing satisfaction, declared, “The 2024 Appropriation Bill is read for the third term and passed,” acknowledging the dedication and determination of the House members for the swift approval.

The Speaker highlighted the collaborative efforts among the legislative, executive, and judicial arms of government, emphasizing the positive impact of such unity on the state’s overall development.

“I want to appreciate you all for your efforts in ensuring the speedy passage of the bill. This shows a sign of unity and synergy with the executive and judicial arms of government. We will continue to work in synergy with the state government for the overall development of the state,” stated Jatau.

He urged the state government to ensure the full implementation of the budget after the governor’s assent, directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a clean copy for formal approval.

The Majority Leader, Suleiman Azara, initiated the motion for the bill’s passage into law, with the Minority Leader, Luka Zhekaba, seconding the motion, marking a crucial milestone in the fiscal plans for Nasarawa State in 2024.