Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State presented a budget proposal of N682,244,449,513.87 to the State House of Assembly on Monday. The budget allocates N157,967,755,024.36, representing 23.15% for recurrent expenditure and N524,274,694,489.51, representing 76.85% for capital expenditure.
He said the 2025 proposed budget represents a significant increase of 40% over the previous year’s budget, totaling N200,535,619,501.61.
Governor Radda stated that the budget allocates significant funds to key sectors, with education receiving the largest share of 14% (N95,995,873,044.70) and security. While security has the least share of 3% (N18,938,508,746.95).
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The breakdown of the allocation of the 2025 budget for the other sectors as presented by Governor Radda shows that actors Agriculture and Livestock Development got 12% (N81,840,275,739.70), Works, Housing, and Transport 10% (N9,684,806,758.56), Rural and Social Development 9% (N58,728,146,293.72), Water Resources 8% (N53,832,219,322.46), Environment 7% (N49,835,521,799.25), Health 6% (N43,881,752,172.75) and
Internal Security and Home Affairs 3 (N18,938,508,746.95) (3%), While 31% (N230,759,902,908.71) was earmarked for others.
In his address, Governor Radda expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of the 2024 budget. He disclosed key achievements of the 2024 budgets to include: improved access to basic services, boosted Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), successful initiation and implementation of numerous projects across various sectors, contributing to the state’s development.
According to Radda, his administration has succeeded in pushing the bandits to the fringes and normalcy has been restored to many local government areas of the state.
He expressed optimism about the 2025 budget’s potential to drive economic growth and improve the lives of Katsina State residents. He emphasised that the 2025 budget is designed to build on the successes of the previous year and further drive the state’s development agenda.
The Katsina Governor also acknowledged the contributions of development partners, civil servants, and security personnel in the state’s development efforts.
Governor Radda extends his gratitude to the judiciary, the executive council, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and security agencies for their support and contributions.He paid tribute to security personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty, offering condolences to their families.
Governor Radda thanked the State House of Assembly for their continued support. He assured the people of Katsina State of his administration’s t commitment to their welfare and prosperity.
He urged the state house of assembly to expedite the passage of the 2025 budget to enable his administration deliver on its promises to the people of Katsina State.
In his remarks, the Speaker, Katsina State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Nasir Yahaya Daura, assured citizens that the 8th Assembly will conduct a thorough analysis of the 2025 proposed budget presented by Governor Radda.
The Speaker stressed that the Assembly will undertake rigorous oversight to monitor the implementation of developmental projects outlined in the budget, ensuring that they translate into tangible benefits for the people of Katsina State.
He commended Governor Radda for for presenting the 2025 Budget, dubbed the “Budget of Consolidation” and for fostering a harmonious relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial arms of government.
In the same vein, Speaker Daura commended Governor Radda for his commitment to security. According to him, “The provisions included in the budget demonstrate a strong intention to combat crime and protect the lives and property of citizens across the state.” This he said demonstrates the Radda’s led administration’s resolve to improve the living standards of residents in the State.
He assured that the Katsina 8th Assembly remains dedicated to working collaboratively with the executive arm to ensure the timely passage and effective implementation of the 2025 Budget.