Tambuwal Asks FG To Consult People Before The Approval Of Any Budget

The Executive Governor of Sokoto State Aminu Tambuwal has advised the Federal Government to consult the people before approving any budget.

Giving this advice in Abuja on Thursday while at the national inauguration of “Project 20 million, Tambuwal who was represented by his Special Assistant on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, Akibu Dalhatu suggested that the government organize a town hall meeting before approving any budget.

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The Governor also pointed out that the challenges of poverty and unemployment must be addressed for Nigeria to enjoy peace.

Further holding that the security and welfare of the people must be prioritized, Tambuwal commended President Muhammadu Buhari for working reeling out programs to its effect.

Advising that the government engages the citizenry in the budget-making process, Tambuwal said: 

“We must adopt the participatory approach to budget-making; before the budget office of the presidency, the Ministry of Finance and Budget Planning finalise any budget, they must organise town hall meetings.

”This will gather the inputs of the people and determine priority areas.

The “Project 20 million” is a project by the Federal government, geared towards raising 20 million Nigerians with the desire for good governance, accountable leadership, and making Nigeria great.