Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has given his assent to the revised 2025 Appropriation Bill, valued at N43 billion, following its passage by the State House of Assembly. The bill was presented to the governor by the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, accompanied by other lawmakers.
The revised budget is the result of a collaborative effort between the executive and legislative branches of the state government, aimed at driving development and improving the lives of Kebbi residents. In addition to the budget, the lawmakers also submitted the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper for 2026-2028, which outlines the state’s financial plans for the next three years.
Governor Idris expressed his commitment to ensuring that the revised budget is utilized to support projects that improve infrastructure and service delivery, ultimately benefiting the people of Kebbi. The N43 billion budget is expected to have a positive impact on the state’s development, with a focus on delivering the dividends of democracy to its citizens.
The lawmakers also forwarded a resolution to rename the Government Day Secondary School, Tondi Tsamiya, to Sarki Muhammad Zayyanu Abdullahi Day School, in honor of the Emir of Yauri. This move is seen as a gesture of respect and appreciation for the emir’s contributions to the state.
The signing of the revised budget into law marks a significant step towards achieving the state’s development goals. With the joint commitment of the executive and legislative branches, Kebbi State is poised to make progress in various sectors, including infrastructure and service delivery. The implementation of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper will also provide a roadmap for the state’s financial planning and management over the next three years.
As the state moves forward with the implementation of the revised budget, residents of Kebbi can expect to see improvements in various aspects of their lives. The state government’s focus on delivering the dividends of democracy is expected to have a positive impact on the overall development of the state, and its citizens can look forward to a brighter future.
