From Ibrahim Sidi Muh’d, Gusau
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has presented before the State House of Assembly, the 2025 budget estimate which covers a total of N545,014,575,000.00 for both recurrent and capital expenditures.
Governor Lawal informed the members of the assembly that, the recurrent expenditure amounted to N151,680,000,000.00, which is the 28% of the total expenditure.
He said it will essentially cover personnel costs, including the N70,000 minimum wage increment, pensions, gratuities, and provision for new employees.
Additionally, other recurrent costs and debt servicing are prioritised to maintain the smooth functioning of government operations.
“On the other hand, capital expenditure, which accounts for 72% of the budget, is 393,334,575,000.00.”
The Governor further explained that, out of the total estimate, N112,855,094,440.00, representing 20.71%, is earmarked for the administration sector which encompasses areas such as Religious Affairs, Information and Culture, Internal Security and Home Affairs, Assembly Matters, Civil Service, Cabinet Affairs, and General Services.
According to him, ‘’The Economic Sector, which comprises Agriculture, Commerce, Industries and Tourism, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Budget and planning and Finance, will receive the sum of N253,239,622,000.00, representing 46.46% of the total budget.”
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