The governor added, “The Budget, tagged ‘Budget of sustainable positive change’, will focus on completion of the projects started in the preceding year and ensure execution of new ones in line with our development policy agenda. It is a budget carefully formulated to address the fundamental future needs of our people.
“On 2017 budget, let me announce it here that the implementation was smooth and in harmony with provisions of existing laws and regulations. It is also gladdening to note that, in the face of critical resource constraints, we have recorded significant milestone of worthy note.”
Tambuwal said in order to provide conducive economic and commercial environment in the state, the Ministry of Energy would be created in 2018.
He said this would help in creating employment opportunities all over the state. He added that the sum of N1,450 billion has been earmarked for the energy sector and the take-off of the new ministry.
He said key projects earmarked to be executed include the completion of the 38mw independent power project inherited from the previous administration, construction of 30km feeder road from Kuruwa-Kaurare in Tureta Local Government, 10km feeder road from Goronyo-Birjingo-Tuluttu in Goronyo Local Government, 18km feeder road from Toronkawa-Binjin Muza-Kibiyare in Yabo Local Government Area, and 15km feeder road from Kebbe-Girkau-Mazoji in Kebbe Local Government, among others.
While urging the lawmakers to expedite action on the budget documentation, Tambuwal assured that all provisions passed would be implemented for the benefit of the citizenry.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Salihu Maidaji, commended Tambuwal for achievements recorded since he came to power in 2015.
He said the lawmakers would work hard to ensure the passage of the document in record time.
