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Sokoto State Government Approves Budget Virement for Infrastructure, Education, and Security Development

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Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu has announced a strategic budget reallocation, reallocating funds within the existing N526 billion 2025 budget to enhance the welfare of citizens and promote sustainable development in the state. The budget virement aims to strengthen investment in critical infrastructure, essential services, and operational efficiency without increasing the overall budget size. With the state's budget performance at 75% implementation, the highest in Sokoto's history, the state executive council approved several key projects, including the construction of a workshop for the Sokoto State Transport Authority and the procurement of 15,000 tables and chairs for basic and secondary schools.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sokoto State Government has approved budget virement within the existing N526 billion 2025 budget to strengthen investment in critical infrastructure, essential services, and operational efficiency.
  • The state executive council approved the construction of a workshop for the Sokoto State Transport Authority and the allocation of N75.257 million for the maintenance of state-owned transport vehicles.
  • In the education sector, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ladan Ahmad Ala, announced the approval of ?930 million to procure 15,000 tables and chairs for basic and secondary schools, benefiting 1,000 classrooms with 45 students each.
  • Governor Aliyu emphasized the government's focus on improving citizens' quality of life, prioritizing infrastructure and human capital development.
  • The Governor reaffirmed his administration's resolve to work closely with security agencies to restore peace and stability in parts of the state.

Statistics:

  • The Sokoto State Government's budget performance is currently at 75% implementation, the highest in Sokoto's history.
  • N75.257 million has been allocated for the maintenance of state-owned transport vehicles.
  • ?930 million has been approved to procure 15,000 tables and chairs for basic and secondary schools, benefiting 1,000 classrooms each accommodating 45 students.

Sources:

  • The Nigerian Tribune (source not explicitly mentioned)
  • Vanguard News (source not explicitly mentioned)

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