Katsina governor signs N828.58bn 2027 appropriation bill into law

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda recently signed the 2027 Appropriation Bill of N828.58 billion into law, marking a historic milestone for the region. This achievement places Katsina as the first state in Nigeria to officially endorse its 2027 budget, according to State House of Assembly Speaker Nasir Daura. The budget allocation earmarks N190.73 billion for recurrent expenses and N637.85 billion for capital projects.

During the signing ceremony, Radda highlighted the meticulous development process of the budget, which took into account needs assessments from all 361 wards within the state's 34 local government areas. The proposal underwent rigorous scrutiny, encompassing grassroots consultations, reviews by relevant ministries and agencies, and legislative consideration.

Radda commended the State House of Assembly for expediting the passage of the bill, noting that Katsina signed its budget on September 30, as opposed to the usual November 17 timeline. He urged all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure the budget's timely and effective implementation.