{
  "id": 4882201,
  "title": "Zamfara Mobilises Stakeholders For Citizen-Driven 2027 Budget",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/zamfara-mobilises-stakeholders-for-citizen-driven-2027-budget",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T13:45:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/zamfara-mobilises-stakeholders-for-citizen-driven-2027-budget/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Zamfara State Government has launched a consultation process aimed at involving citizens in the preparation of the 2027 budget, according to the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Hon. Prof. Yahaya Zakari. At a town hall meeting held in Gusau, Zakari emphasized Governor Dauda Lawal's dedication to inclusive and citizen-driven governance. He stressed that the budget is a crucial tool for delivering services, infrastructure, and development programs to the people. Zakari highlighted the importance of citizen participation in budgeting, stating that it ensures policies and projects align with the actual needs and priorities of the populace. He described the town hall meeting as a forum for dialogue between the government and the people, noting that citizens' insights and priorities would influence the 2027 budget's focus. Citizens can participate through consultations, town hall meetings, bilateral discussions with ministries, and public hearings at the State House of Assembly. Zakari urged stakeholders to concentrate their submissions on key sectors such as peace and security, education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, water supply, youth and women empowerment, and social services. Emirate councils were requested to submit their budget proposals to the Ministry of Budget and Planning by September 4, 2026, to aid in the consolidation of suggestions for the upcoming budget. The meeting gathered representatives from various sectors, including traditional rulers, government officials, and civil society organizations. Zakari expressed gratitude to Governor Lawal and stakeholders for their participation, hoping for the success of the consultations and continued progress in the state.",
  "summary": "The Zamfara State Government has commenced consultations with stakeholders on the preparation of the 2027 budget, with the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Hon. Prof. Yahaya Zakari, urging citizens to actively participate in the process. Zakari made the call on Tuesday at a town hall meeting for the Zamfara Central Senatorial Zone held at the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}