The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed the State’s 2021 appropriation bill of One hundred and fifteen Billion, seven hundred and twenty-two million, eight hundred and fourteen thousand, six forty-three naira thirty-one kobo. (N115, 722, 814, 643.31k) only, into law.
The House increased the budget by N2.8billion from the N112.92billion presented to it for consideration and approval by the state Governor, Abdullahi Sule.
The Speaker of the House, Balarabe Abdullahi announced the passage of the bill into law during the House proceedings at the State Assembly Complex in Nasarawa State capital, Lafia.
Balarebe appreciated members for supporting and giving the much-needed cooperation to allow for the passage of the bill.
“It is very salient for the House to review some allocations due to their importance for example under the Nasarawa State University, the introduction of Engineering and medical school cause the increase in their allocation. This and many other factors necessitated the increase.
“A Bill for a law to Authorize the issue Out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the state (Appropriation) the sum of N115, 722, 814, 643.31k only for the services of Nasarawa State Government for 12 months.
“Commencing from 1st January 2021 and ending 31st December 2021 read for the third term and passed.
“N53, 464,156, 917 only as recurrent expenditure and N55, 240,925,695 only as capital expenditure. The sum of N7,017,732,031 only as Consolidated Revenue funds Charges,” he noted.
The speaker directed the clerk of the House to produce a clean copy of the bill for the governor’s assent.
The motion for the passage of the bill into law was moved by the House Majority Leader, Tanko Tunga which was seconded by the Minority Leader, Danladi Jatau seconded. The House unanimously passed the bill into law.
It would be recalled that on Nov. 17, 2020. Governor Abdullahi Sule has presented the 2021 budget proposal of N112. 92 billion, to the state House of Assembly for consideration and approval.
Zainab Sa’id
