Yahaya Bello signs N172bn budget into law

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has signed the 2023 Appropriation Bill of N172 million passed by the state House of Assembly into law.

Bello, while signing the 2023 budget at the Government House in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital on Friday, thanked the lawmakers for their patriotism and service to the state.

The governor stated that the synergy between the three arms of government in the state will continue, saying it has yielded positive results which are evident in the smooth running of government and implementation of projects and programmes.

He said his administration will continue to foster unity amongst the three arms of government for the smooth implementation of the government’s policies and programmes, assuring the Assembly that his administration will ensure full implementation of the budget in line with available resources.

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On his part, the Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Mathew Kolawole, hailed the governor for his commitment and support to the Assembly over the years, noting that the Assembly has been flourishing tremendously in its legislative businesses with the support of the executive.

He congratulated the governor on behalf of the Assembly for the execution of numerous projects across the state including the Reference Hospital, Okene, and others commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday.

In his remarks, the Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Idris Asiru, commended Governor Bello for his transparency and accountability in the implementation of people’s oriented programmes while thanking the legislature for being meticulous in scrutinising the budget.

The Star