From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo has presented a budget proposal of N582,404 ,119, 489.00 before the State House of Assembly for approval .
The governor while making the presentation on Tuesday, tasked the state assembly members on quick deliberation and approval for the over all development of Kogi State
He also told Assembly members that the executive bill on the 32 years economic plans would be presented to the State Assembly soonest .
The 2025 Budget which was tagged, the Budget of Inclusive Development was divided into the Recurrent expenditure of the sum of N279,590,,215, 687, 48.% and capital expenditure,
N302,813,903,802 51.99% making a total of N582,404 ,119, 489.00 of the bill.
He assured the legislature that his administration is committed to complete every project in the 21 local government areas of the state.
He stressed that his administration will pay the contractors commissioned
to work ,noting that the present government will continue to cut the cost of government and ensure that the people are the ultimate beneficiaries of the resources.
Ododo highlighted some of the objectives as, to improve the quality of education at all levels and make it functional and accessible to citizens, to produce articulate and skilled manpower necessary for economic transformation of the State.
“To Improve access to healthcare leading to improvement in efficiency of the healthcare
delivery system and ensure food security and generate a high proportion of the GDP from agriculture” .
Earlier in his address, the speaker of Kogi State house of Assembly , Umar Aliyu Yusuf stated that legislature
recognized commitment to fulfilling the expectations of the leadership and members of the State House of Assembly, membership of the State House of Assembly Service Commission and the respective management officers and staff of the legislative service.
“We all are looking forward to the governor actions with deep appreciation, particularly the assured provision of buses to ease the pains and difficulties of daily transportation, the back-up and escort vehicles to the leadership of the House.
“Furthermore, we are grateful for the ongoing efforts to construct the 4km road within the Assembly Quarters, complete with street lighting to ensure security and accessibility.
“The support for capacity building to the management and staff of the State House of Assembly, and for the membership of this esteemed House to attend to official and personal matters within and outside the shores of our dear country is here mentioned to appreciate Your Excellency in ensuring effective legislative service in Kogi State” he stated .
