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Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Thursday signed over N268 billion appropriation of 2023 into law.
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The Governor’s assent followed the adoption and passage of the budget by the state house of assembly, led by the speaker, Hon. Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari Wednesday evening.
Though the N234 billion proposed budget of consolidation was submitted by the executive in November, the assembly increased the fiscal policy by over N23 billion.
Prior to the assent, the speaker of the assembly, Hon. Chidari told the state executive council considered the increase after various submissions at public hearings and consideration of other pressing demands.
Chidari who was accompanied by principal officers and members of the state legislature urged for strict implementation of the budget size as adopted by the assembly.
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Ganduje who expressed satisfaction with the accelerated passage of the bill which he said would enable his administration complete major critical Infrastructure.
While assuring full implementation of the dictate of the appropriation, Ganduje said he’s delighted to have witnessed the last assent of the budget after 22 years in the Kano government house.
“I witnessed this process right inside this chamber for more than 20 years. First, for six years as Commissioner, eight years as deputy governor and eight years as Governor. Although we went for a sabbatical for eight years. I’m happy I will be leaving this chamber in good faith and I give glory to God for the opportunity of witnessing the last budget assent.
” Let me assure you that we would follow the implementation of the budget. We assure the people of Kano state of our commitment to providing good governance and social development. We have laid a solid foundation and I am sure the incoming government will follow their footsteps”, Ganduje said.
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