Nasarawa State Government Submits ₦156.6 Billion Supplementary Budget

The Nasarawa State government has forwarded a supplementary appropriation bill of ₦156.6 billion to the state house of assembly for legislation. This adds to the initial ₦199.8 billion budget presented in December, bringing the total spending for 2024 to ₦356.5 billion.

Key Developments

• The house passed the Nasarawa State Youth Development Commission bill for second reading, aiming to improve youth empowerment and skills development.
• The commission will amplify youth voices and provide accurate data for policy formulation.
• Lawmakers welcomed the bill, citing potential reduction in social vices and increased youth productivity.
• The House Standing Committee on Works and Transport presented a report on establishing the Nasarawa State Fire and Rescue Service Agency.

Separately, Speaker Danladi Jatau received defectors from the Zenith Labor Party to APC in Doma Local Government, led by former lawmaker Musa Salihu Iyimoga.

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