By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has presented the sum of N465b as 2025 budget estimate to the Bauchi State House of Assembly.
The Governor presented the appropriation bill to the Assembly during a special plenary on Wednesday tagged: “Budget of Consolidation, Sustainable Growth and Development”, aimed at ensuring that the state continue to witness unprecedented transformation.
He also stated that the budget will focus on addressing the pressing needs of the people, fostering economic growth, and ensuring sustainable development.
Other critical sectors of the budget includes Alleviating Hardship: Initiating policies and programs to ease the burden on citizens, completing Ongoing Projects, Ensuring continuity and progress in existing initiatives.
He added that it will ensure Implementation of the new Minimum Wage, :Offsetting outstanding gratuities owed to retired civil servants and other welfare schemes have been captured in the budget.
Bala Mohammed also said that his administration has already made significant strides in transforming Bauchi State, including: revamping Healthcare, Upgrading 323 primary healthcare centers and constructing/renovating secondary healthcare centers across the state.
Also, Road Construction, Building over 250 km of roads, with ongoing projects in rural communities and farmlands,
Empowerment Programmes, Distributing commercial buses, tricycles, and micro-grants to petty traders and artisans.
He added that for the Education sector, his administration will be Spending over N8 billion and approving payment of NABTEB exams fees for students.
He said the 2025 Budget reflects his continues dedication to improving the lives of Bauchi State citizens.
“With his administration’s commitment to prioritizing welfare and development, the state is poised for continued growth and progress” Governor Bala Mohammed added.
In his remarks, Speaker Bauchi state House of assembly Rt.Hon.Abubakar Y. Suleiman commended Governor Bala Mohammed for presenting the budget on time and assured that the house will accord the document speedy hearing and passage.