Rescue Budget:- Gov Lawal presents N545b 2025 To Zamfara State House of Assembly



By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau 

 Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has Presented a budget of N545 billion for the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly.

Presenting the appropriation bill, Governor Lawal said thele policy thrust of the 2025 budget is rooted in a commitment to accountability, transparency, and efficiency. 

According to him, the key policy initiatives include the establishment of emergency funds for health and education.

He further said that, the introduction of a digital budget information system, and monthly performance reviews to monitor and evaluate budget execution.

"These measures are designed to streamline processes, enhance oversight, and ensure that allocated resources yield maximum impact", he explained.

According to him, the key sectors integral to our development agenda: security, education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and economic growth. 

"We focus on these areas with the aim of addressing immediate needs while building resilience against future economic uncertainties", he stated.

He stated that a note worthy shift in the budget is the reallocation of major capital expenditure responsibilities to specialised agencies to improve efficiency and accountability.

Lawal further said thehe 2025 budget proposal takes into account the increase in minimum wage from thirty thousand to seventy thousand naira for civil servants and new sources of revenue to fund the budget.

The Governor said the proposed budget maintains this administration's practice of ensuring that recurrent expenditure accounts for a low sum of 28% of the total budget, while capital expenditure is allocated 72%, which is in line with our commitment to prioritising development.

He emphasised the goal of achieving a prosperous Zamfara State by addressing unforeseen incidences in key sectors as to this end, the 2025 proposed budget introduces three critical emergency funds. 

"The 2025 budget proposal has been meticulously crafted to reflect our aspirations for a prosperous Zamfara State. Like the 2024 budget, it prioritises capital expenditure over recurrent costs, ensures equitable distribution of resources, and lays a solid foundation for sustainable development", he added.

He stated that with the collective efforts of all stakeholders, the  administration would  achieve the transformative growth that Zamfara State deserves.


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