Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, says the twenty twenty-five Budget estimate will receive attention of the House.
Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf gave the assurance at the presentation of the twenty twenty-five budget estimate to the state House of Assembly.
The Speaker said as representatives of the people, it is their sacred duty to scrutinize the budget proposals to ensure they reflect the financial plan, vision, priorities and commitment of the State Government.
“The 2025 Budget Estimates you are about to present will soon receive the attention of this august House. As representatives of the people, it is our sacred duty to scrutinize the budget proposals to ensure they reflect the financial plan, vision, priorities and commitment of the State Government in addressing the welfare, needs and aspirations of the citizens of Kogi State through inclusive development, economic growth, social security and justice. This process symbolizes our shared commitment to advancing the progress of our dear State through effective governance”.
The Speaker explained that the budget will address the welfare and aspirations of the citizens of Kogi State.
Aliyu urged the lawmakers to work together to ensure that the policies and programmes reflected in the budget contribute meaningfully to the progress and prosperity of Kogi State.
“As we proceed with the process of passing the Appropriation Bill, I urge my honourable Colleagues to approach this significant task with sense of duty and purpose. We shall work together to ensure that the policies and programmes reflected in this budget contribute meaningfully to the progress and prosperity of our dear State”.
He called on heads of ministries, departments and agencies to cooperate with relevant committees during the budget defense.
“In the last 17 months, we have every reason to appreciate you and Your Excellency’s predecessor, our Leader, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the former Executive Governor of Kogi State for the friendly support in ensuring good governance in our dear State.
We appreciate Your Excellency’s continued support to the House since your assumption to duty. On behalf of this august House, I extend our deepest gratitude to you for gracing us with your presence today and for your sincere commitment to upholding the dignity of this institution. Thank you for the many initiatives and approvals that have significantly enhanced the functioning of the State House of Assembly”.