Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Balarabe Abdullahi has assured that the House would do all it takes to ensure speedy passage of the 2022 budget before the end of this month for the overall interest of the state.
The speaker Balarabe Abdullahi gave the assurance while inspecting the ongoing 2022 budget defense of defense House Standing Committees with Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies,MDAs and Parastatals at the assembly complex in Lafia the state capital.
He said, ” I have been going around because I have a target, my target is to ensure that I pass the 2022 budget before the end of the year.
” I have made my position very clear during my speech at budget present nation last week that I want cooperation between the House and MDAs so that we should be able to pass the budget at a good time.
” So I must see whether what I instructed is adhered to and I am pleased to inform you that at the course of my going around, most of my committees are working and are attending to MDAs to ensure that we pass the budget at a very good time for the benefit of our state and our people.
” The life of our people depends on the budget, Government cannot be able to do anything without following the budget provisions, so in the part of the House we have responsibility for our people and the state
” This budget is very key and important, that is why we are going up and down to deliver on our mandates”, the speaker added.
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