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Badaru Presents Over 178 Billion Naira 2023 Budget For Jigawa

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Governor Badaru Abubakar Of Jigawa

 

Jigawa state Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has presented the sum of  N178,576,000,000 before the state House of Assembly as an appropriation bill for the 2023 fiscal year.

The budget which is tagged “Budget of
Consolidation for Sustainable Socioeconomic Development – II” is slightly over the 2022 Original Budget by only about 0.4%.

However, taking into account the Supplementary Appropriations of N20.279 billion, the 2023 Proposed Budget is less than the total appropriations for 2022 by almost 10%.

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The Recurrent to Capital Expenditure Ratio of the Proposed Budget is almost 50:50 which reflects fiscal objective to strike a balance between consumption and investment.

According to the Governor, “the sum of N56.54b allocated to Personnel Cost, N89.4 billion is earmarked for capital
investments which are about half of the total proposed budget”.

“Also, about N25.43 billion was allocated for Overheads and Other Recurrent Expenditures meant to take care of routine operations of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies and other major recurrent expenditure”

Governor Badaru explained that the proposed budget for Education and Health Sectors amounted to about N61.2 billion and N28.9 billion respectively.

” These correspond to about 34.3% and 16.2% of the total proposed estimates respectively and have surpassed the requisite benchmarks as recommended by UNESCO Education For All Initiatives and the African Union Abuja Health Declaration of 2001.

The Governor however commended the state Assembly for their efforts in achieving almost 80% 2022 budget performance.

He however urged the Assembly to consider speedy passage of the appropriation bill for the services of the state.

The speaker state House of Assembly Rt. Idris Garba Jahun assured quick scrutiny and passage of the budget before the end of December 2022.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

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In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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NNPP Crisis: Assembly Members Deny Factional Differences

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By Salisu Baso

As the crisis erupted within Kano’s ruling party NNPP, with some members calling for the governor to stand independently, the Kano State House of Assembly has denied knowledge of any of its members being involved in the rifts.

The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussain, representing Dala Constituency, revealed this to newsmen in an interview with journalists over the publication of an online newspaper, Daily Nigeria, stating that some members of the NNPP in the House have joined the factional crisis.

He described the news as a fabricated and mischievous story from unpatriotic elements planning to destroy the peace reigning within the party. He said that as far as the members of the House are concerned, there are no conflicts between the governor and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The Majority Leader therefore assured the party parliament members of their solid support for the leader of the Kwankwasiyya and state governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, adding that the governor considers Senator Kwankwaso his mentor.

On the issue of some party members calling for the governor to be independent (Tsaya da Kafar Ka), Hon. Dala said the governor is operating independently without interference from any person. He therefore accused some opposition politicians from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, of sponsoring unpatriotic people to ignite a crisis in the state with a view to disrupting the government’s development initiatives.

 

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