The Gombe State Executive Council has endorsed a budget proposal of N320 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, which Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, is set to present to the State House of Assembly.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mijinyawa Ardo Tilde, while briefing newsmen shortly after the 44th State Executive Council Meeting, presided over by Governor Yahaya provided insights into the approvals made during the State Executive Council meeting.
The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Salihu Baba Alkali, noted that the approved budget would be formally presented to the state lawmakers for their legislative scrutiny and passage, in line with legal requirements.
Mr. Alkali said the complete details and sectoral breakdown of the budget would be disclosed during the budget presentation scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
The council also approved the engagement of consultant to set up and operationalise the newly established Gombe State Medical Supply Company Ltd, meant for regular supply of quality medical consumables to healthcare facilities in the state.
Giving details on the development, the Commissioner of Health Dr. Habu Dahiru, said the sum of N1.684 billion had been approved for the consultancy services, which would cover the procurement of equipment, utility vehicles, power facilities, consultancy services, among others for the extended period of five years, subject to satisfactory performance by the government.
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The Commissioner for Water, Environment and Forest Resources, Muhammad Saidu Fawu, said the council had also approved the engagement of Cosmopolitan Cleaners Ltd at the sum of 160 million naira.
He noted that the cleaning vendor had been re-engaged to cover approximately 191 kilometers across the Gombe metropolitan area, with the contract period set to run from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2025.
Fawu further explained that the contractor’s responsibilities included desilting drainages, managing refuse dump sites, and carrying out other environmental sanitation activities.
According to him, the government cannot tackle the challenges alone, but urged residents to support the efforts by refraining from dumping wastes in waterways and along roadsides.
He added that community sensitization initiatives are already underway to ensure a smooth execution of the exercise.
The Commissioner of works, Mr. Usman Maijama’a Kallamu, said approval had also been given for the extension of Kuri-Lambam-Dasa-Talasse Road, which was previously awarded.
“Considering the need for the extension of the road to Palace of Kuri District Head, the road was extended with 1.3 km, making it 28.3 km in length. Now, the total amount of the contract stands N14, 098, 233, 000, reflecting an addition of 1.4 billion. The road construction has reached 70% completion and is expected to be completed in the next three months” he added.
Emmanuel Ukoh
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