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Zamfara State Unveils Ambitious N426 Billion Budget for 2025 at Stakeholders’ Meeting
The zamfara state Government’s ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, held a meeting to discuss the 2025 budget.Held at the JB Yakubu Secretariat in Gusau, the state capital, this meeting was part of Governor Dauda Lawal’s “renewed hope” agenda for a transformative Zamfara.
Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning Abdulmalik Gajam, who chairs the state’s economic planning committee, emphasized that the meeting was designed to shape a budget that directly uplifts the standard of living for Zamfara residents. “This 2025 budget stakeholders’ meeting was crafted to create a solid framework for a prosperous and reimagined Zamfara State,” Gajam stated.
He revealed a proposed budget of N426 billion for 2025, marking a substantial increase from last year. Improved revenue generation has been noted this year, as several leakages were identified and addressed. Gajam highlighted the focus on capital development, with substantial projects underway, particularly in primary healthcare and education, sectors in which the state recently declared an emergency.
The Commissioner reiterated that Governor Lawal’s administration is committed to prudent resource management and accountability, with a vision to bring positive change to the people.
In a show of support, the Emirs of Zamfara, represented by Alhaji Attahiru Mohammed Anka, Emir of Anka and chairman of the state council of chiefs, commended the administration’s due diligence in implementing the 2024 budget. He also praised Governor Lawal’s proactive efforts in ensuring timely pension and gratuity payments for state employees.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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