2022 Budget will speed up development in Yobe – Gov. Buni

2022 Budget will speed up development in Yobe – Gov. Buni

By: Yahaya Wakili, Damaturu

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has said that the 2022 Budget would focus on completion of all ongoing projects, initiate new ones, create employment opportunities and promote self-reliance as well as concentrate on provision of basic infrastructure for speedy development of the state.

The governor disclosed this at the Government House, Damaturu, while signing the 2022 Finance and Appropriation Bills into Law.

“We would maintain our drive on revitalization of education and agriculture, explore more wealth creation and revenue generation opportunities to achieve our set goals.” Buni said.

He revealed the cordial working relationship between the two arms of government and our collective commitment to move the state forward and also continue to strengthen this synergy for the benefit of the state and our people.

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“We have created the right atmosphere for the sustenance of our policy on transparency, accountability, due process and financial discipline and implementation of the 2022 budget would be guided by these values to promote budget discipline.”

According to Buni, Yobe state is rated as the second best state after Kaduna state in capital budget expenditure, which promoted service delivery in education, healthcare delivery, trade and commerce among others.

“I dedicate this great achievement to the good people of Yobe state and assure of our commitment to build on this feat to provide more dividends of democracy to our people.” He said.

He salutes the people of the state for their generous donations to the Yobe State Education Revitalization Appeal Fund. “This clearly indicates that we are on the same page and share the same vision, mission and philosophy to develop education in the state.”

2022 Budget will speed up development in Yobe – Gov. Buni