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Kogi State Assembly Passes 2025 Budget of N582.4 Billion to Drive Development
The Kogi State House of Assembly has officially approved the 2025 Appropriation Bill, amounting to N582.4 billion.
This monumental step was achieved following the thorough adoption of the report submitted by the House Standing Committee on Appropriation, Budget Monitoring, and Economic Planning.
During the clause-by-clause deliberations led by the committee of supply, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf announced that the budget allocates N281.15 billion for recurrent expenditures, covering areas like salaries, overhead costs, and operational expenses.
On the other hand, a significant N301.28 billion is earmarked for capital expenditures, which will focus on infrastructural projects, development programs, and key investments aimed at boosting the state’s economy.
Rt. Hon. Yusuf made emphasis on the importance of the budget in addressing the needs of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
He mentioned that it provides a clear framework for the allocation of resources across the board.
The implementation of this bill will commence on January 1, 2025, and run through December 31, 2025.
While commending the lawmakers for their dedication to their legislative duties, the Speaker expressed gratitude for their commitment to scrutinizing and refining the budget.
He praised their collaborative effort in ensuring that the bill aligns with the developmental priorities of Kogi State.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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