The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has officially signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill N384.3billion into law, marking a significant milestone in the state’s fiscal planning and governance.
The ceremony, which took place at Government House in Lafia, witnessed the attendance of top government officials, members of the state legislature, among other stakeholders.
The 2025 Budget tagged: ‘Budget of Economic Growth and Stability’ is the highest budget estimate ever in the State which outlines the state’s commitment to addressing critical areas such as education education, healthcare and youth empowerment, among others.
Sule while assenting to the bill appreciated the Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon Danladi Jatau and other members of the Assembly for their tireless efforts and speedy passage of the bill.
He also appreciated the Commissioner, State Ministry of Finance and Budget , Munirat Abdullahi and her team for their positive inputs on the budget.
The Governor emphasised the importance of having a realistic budget that would meet world class expectations.
Sule assured that his administration would not fall short in ensuring the budget performs optimally.
Sule also affirmed his zeal and determination to ensure effective implementation of the budgetary provisions.
On his part, Speaker, the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Danladi Jatau said the bill went through the necessary legislation before it was passed into law.
” Your Excellency, the 2025 budget went through all the necessary legislative procedure before we passed it into law.
Jatau commended Gov Sule for his developmental strides in the state and urged him to sustain it.
He also appreciated the 7th assembly members under his leadership for their commitment to duties.
Earlier, State Commissioner for Finance, Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi said that the budget was prepared inline with the policy direction of Gov. Sule’s administration to meet the growing expenditure and socio-economic needs of the state.
In a related development, Governor Abdullahi Sule also assented to the Nasarawa State Electricity Law which will enable the state generate and distribute its own electricity.
The Governor said the electricity law which stems from the presidential initiative to enable states and other actors participate in power generation and distribution will allow Nasarawa State utilize the hydro and solar energy sources that abound in the state.
He noted that his administration was committed to bringing on board experts, who will make the power initiative come to fruition.
On his part, the General Manager, Nasarawa State Electric Power Agency, Engr Yakubu Sulaiman appreciated Gov Sule and the House for making the law become a reality.
He said that Nasarawa electricity law is a fallout of the need to regulate the affairs of electricity within the state, leading to the establishment of a commission to that effect in order to boost power supply in the state.
