The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N199.9 billion, as presented by Governor Abdullahi Sule.
The Speaker, Danladi Jatau, announced the passage of the bill during plenary on Wednesday.
According to him, the passed budget, if assented to by the governor, would promote economic growth and development of the state.
He said, “The total sum of N117, 138, 350, 954.18, is for Recurrent Expenditure, while the sum of N82,741, 019, 755.25, is for Capital Expenditure.
The Speaker thanked the lawmakers for their efforts in ensuring the speedy passage of the bill, saying that it shows a sign of unity and synergy with the executive arm of government.
He urged the state government to ensure the full implementation of the budget, if assented to by the governor, and directed the Clerk of the House to produce a clean copy of the bill for the governor’s assent.
