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Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has presented the sum of N465 billion 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 continues to witness development.
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.
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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.
He added that for the Education sector, his administration would be spending over N8 billion and approving payment of NABTEB exams fees for students.
In his remarks, Speaker Bauchi State House of Assembly Rt.Hon. Abubakar Suleiman commended Governor Mohammed for presenting the budget on time and assured that the house would accord the document speedy hearing and passage.
By Yemi Kanji, Bauchi
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