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Zulum Presents N584.76 billion Appropriation Bill for 2025 Fiscal Year
Zulum Presents N584.76 billion Appropriation Bill for 2025 Fiscal Year
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum on Monday presented an appropriation bill of ₦584.76 billion to the state House of Assembly for 2025 fiscal year.
The bill tagged: “Budget of Recovery and Continuity,” gives priority to health, education, and economic recovery, including critical investments in security, infrastructure, and social services.
The governor, while presenting the bill on the floor of the State House of Assembly, explained that it comprised a Capital Expenditure of ₦380.84 billion and a Recurrent Expenditure of ₦203.92 billion
Zulum disclosed that the proposed budget will be financed through Recurrent Revenue from Federation Allocation Account of ₦311.7 billion, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of ₦30.09 billion, and Capital Receipts of ₦237.96 billion.
He noted that the health sector will receive significant allocation, with ₦89.97 billion, representing 15.39% of the total budget and would fund projects such as the construction of an Orthopaedic Hospital in Maiduguri, establishment of General Hospitals in various local government areas, and rehabilitation of hospitals in Baga and Mulai.
The education sector would be allocated he ₦69.81 billion for projects, including the establishment of modern schools and rehabilitation of facilities in 50 schools across the state.
He said to address food insecurity, ₦10 billion has been allocated for procurement of food items, cultivation of 100,000 hectares for rain-fed farming, and 50,000 hectares for irrigation. Additionally, ₦22 billion has been set aside for victim support and reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.
The governor noted that other priority projects in the 2025 budget include the establishment of Maiduguri Dry Port, dualization of the Maiduguri-Biu Road, and modernization of Borno Radio and Television (BRTV).
Zulum reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to addressing key challenges, including clearing the backlog of pensions and gratuities and implementing the ₦72,000 minimum wage for civil servants and teachers.
He appealed to members of the House of Assembly to expedite passage of the proposed budget, insisting that it is with cooperation, support, and understanding that the state can be great again.
He said: “We recognize that our success hinges on this partnership, which will drive sustainable growth, enhance public services, and ensure that no one is left behind.”
Meanwhile, the Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, commended the governor for the resettlement of victims of Boko Haram insurgency, while acknowledging the cordial working relationship between the legislature and the executive arms.
Zulum Presents N584.76 billion Appropriation Bill for 2025 Fiscal Year
Gunmen kill trader in Kafanchan, kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
A 42-year-old man, Shok Musa, has been killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Kafanchan in Kaduna state.
Zagazola gathered from reliable sources that the incident occurred on Sunday night near the victim’s shop at Ungwa Kanikon, Gidan Waya.
Security forces rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call, and found Musa with fatal gunshot injuries on his back.
“He was taken to Anglican Hospital, Gidan Waya, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. His body was later deposited at the Kafanchan General Hospital mortuary,”said the sources.
The sources added that investigation had commenced, and efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the perpetrators.
Gunmen kill trader in Kafanchan, kaduna
Security forces fortify Kaduna–Abuja rail line, Rigasa station and highway
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have intensified patrols and security measures along the Abuja–Kaduna railway corridor, Rigasa train station, and the Abuja–Kaduna highway.
Sources said the move was part of efforts to protect critical transport infrastructure and forestall criminal attacks.
The sources stated that area commanders in Jere and Kakuri, as well as divisional police officers along the rail corridor, had been placed on red alert in collaboration with other security agencies.
“Rigasa train main station has been fortified, while patrols along the railway line and sub-stations have been intensified. Patrol vehicles deployed on the Abuja–Kaduna highway are maintaining 24-hour visibility, with hourly situation reports rendered accordingly,”said sources.
Security forces assured the public of its commitment to ensuring safe travel and the protection of lives and property across the state.
Security forces fortify Kaduna–Abuja rail line, Rigasa station and highway
Two killed as troops repel bandit attack in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
At least two persons were killed following an attack by suspected bandits on villages in Dutsinma Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said the incident occurred on Sunday night when bandits invaded Babangida and Madugu villages.
The sources said that the military troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the police and local patrol teams, responded swiftly and engaged the attackers in a gun duel, forcing them to abort a planned assault on Sabon Garin Safana village.
“However, two victims, identified as Shamsu Sani, 25, of Makera, and Abdurrashed Rabe, 25, of Tashar Mangwaro, sustained critical injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital, Dutsinma, where they were confirmed dead,” said the sources.
The sources said that efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing bandits.
Two killed as troops repel bandit attack in Katsina
Gunmen kill trader in Kafanchan, kaduna
Security forces fortify Kaduna–Abuja rail line, Rigasa station and highway
Two killed as troops repel bandit attack in Katsina
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