Bauchi Governor Presents N202.6 Billion 2023 Budget, Appreciates Lawmakers

The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed presented the 2023 budget before the Bauchi State House of Assembly today.

The governor presented an estimated cost of N202,641,558,614.46 while calling on the House to hasten its passage.

He said the passage of the budget will enable his administration to consolidate the gains recorded in the delivery of dividends of democracy to the citizens of the State. 

Speaking at the complex of the Assembly, Mohammed said the budget which is tagged "Budget of accomplishment and renewed committed", covers 87,923,242,963.50 million naira representing 43% for recurrent expenditure while capital expenditure received the sum of 114,718,515,650.97.

The governor added that the 2023 budget has been predicated on the assumption of oil production of 1.5 million barrels per day and which is about 2.6% higher than that of 2022 which could be attributed to rising inflationary trends.

He appreciated the massive contributions, support and synergy of the leadership of the House and members of his administration.

He further stated that the budget was proposed based on the taxes expenditure and will complete the ongoing developmental projects being executed under his watch.

On the implementation of the budget, Mohammed said the State Government has made significant achievements in critical sectors of the economy.

Governor Bala who was accompanied by his Deputy, Senator Baba Tela among other top government officials, pledged to continue to provide citizens with dividends of democracy as part of his effort to actualize the Bauchi renewal project and poverty alleviation through empowerment.

However, the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman commended the governor on the achievements recorded by his administration. 

He further assured of the lawmakers' continuous support.