The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Saturday signed the state’s 2025 appropriation bill of N526.9 billion.
The state House of Assembly passed the budget on December 17.
The state government had earmarked N349.4 billion for capital expenditure and N176.3 billion for recurrent expenditure in the budget.
In his remark after signing the budget at the Government House in Sokoto, Aliyu promised to deliver additional dividends of democracy and accelerate ongoing development initiatives in the state.
He described the 2024 budget implementation as a resounding success and reaffirmed his commitment to people-focused projects aimed at improving the quality of life in the state.
The governor said: “In the outgoing year, we successfully executed numerous developmental projects that positively impacted our people.
“We will, In Sha Allah, sustain this commitment by delivering even more dividends of democracy to the doorsteps of our citizens.”
He also reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to tackle security challenges, including banditry and other forms of criminalities in the state.
Aliyu thanked the lawmakers for the expeditious passage of the budget.
“I thank the lawmakers for their dedication, which reflects their determination to improve the lives of the people they serve.
“I also extend my appreciation to the citizens of the state for their continued prayers and support for our administration,” he stated.