The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has signed into law the 2025 appropriation bill of over N1.558 trillion.

Bago performed the statutory duty after the State Assembly had passed the budget within a week

Bago lauded the efforts of the legislators for the expeditious scrutiny and passage of the bill, describing it as unprecedented.

He stressed that the leadership of the 10th State Assembly has indeed set a pace for the country.

He pledged his administration’s commitment to strengthening the existing synergy with the legislative arm of government and enjoined the legislators to invoke the instrument of oversight to ensure the Executive arm complies with the budget

In his remarks, the Speaker Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji, explained that the State Assembly commenced budget screening about 3 months ago.

He said the quick passage was achieved due to the outstanding performance of the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mustapha Ndajiwo.

The Speaker, who scored Ndajiwo high, said the Commissioner ensured due process was during the period.

He added that the 10th Assembly only ensured that the usual rituals were done and also ensured the judicious allocation of resources in the budget.

He applauded the governor for his support to the legislature, assuring him that the 10th State Assembly will continue to deepen the existing cordial relationship with the executive arm of government for the realisation of the New Niger.

Bago had, on the 12th of December 2024, presented the 2025 estimate tagged “The Budget of Hope for Food Security and Sustainability” to the State Assembly for passage where the Speaker, Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji, promised that the legislators will work assiduously to ensure its quick passage.