Jigawa Assembly Passes N298bn 2024 Budget
The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed N298.14 billion estimate for 2024 fiscal year.
The development followed the adoption of a report presented by Mr Hamza Adamu, Chairman House Committee on Appropriation.
The Minority Leader of the House, Lawan Muhammad, thereafter moved a motion for the third reading of reading of the 2024 Appropriation Bill.
The Speaker, Mr Haruna Aliyu, said the two budgets were passed for quality services in the state and the 27 LGAs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state governor, Umar Namadi on Nov. 14, presented N298.14 billion budget to the House for approval.
Meanwhile, the House also adopted the state’s Auditor General and Local Government Auditor General reports for the 2022 financial year.
The House also considered Standing Rule – 2023, to guide its day to day proceedings.
The lawmakers further confirmed the reappointment of Mr Muhammad Bare, as Permanent Commissioner II in the Jigawa State Civil Service Commission.
The House adjourned plenary to Jan. 30, 2024.
