DURING THE 2025 DRAFT BUDGET PRESENTATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KATSINA STATE MALAM DIKKO UMARU RADDA.
I would like to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to Allah for granting us the opportunity to witness another Draft Budget Presentation by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON. This presentation fulfils the requirements of Section 121 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The 2025 Draft Budget, referred to as the “Budget of Consolidation,” aligns with our collective goal of strengthening the foundations already established and accelerating development in the state. A review of the 2025 Draft Budget shows that it prioritises Security, Health, Agriculture, Rural Development, and Empowerment. These areas are integral to the policy and Development Plan envisioned by the current Administration.
Investment in these key areas is expected to enhance the quality of life and drive sustainable socio-economic growth throughout the state. This will create opportunities and a brighter future for the State.
I commend His Excellency, the Governor, for introducing the People’s Budget. I would also like to recognize His Excellency for his commitment to security. 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 demonstrates your administration’s resolve to improve the living standards in the State. I wish to use this opportunity to inform the gathering that the 8th Assembly, as part of its mandate, has passed the following:
Katsina state Geographic Information Service Law,
Katsina State Development Management Board Law.
Establishment of Katsina States Community Watch Agency Law.
Katsina State Revenue Administration (Codification and Consolidation) Law.
Katsina State 2024 First Supplementary Appropriation Law.
Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law.
Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA) Law.
Katsina State Irrigation Authority Law.
Katsina State District Courts (Amendment) Law.
Katsina state Geographic Information Service (Amendment) Law.
Katsina state Rural Access Road Agency Law.
As His Excellency presents the 2025 Draft Budget Estimate, we recognise the significant progress made in the previous year. I would like to commend Your Excellency for fostering a cordial relationship between the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of government.
We assure the citizens that the Honourable House will carefully analyse the Draft Budget, conduct effective oversight, and monitor the implementation of the developmental projects outlined in the 2025 Draft Budget once it is approved. Our goal is to turn these proposals into tangible benefits for the people of Katsina State.
We commit to working together with the Executive Arm to ensure the timely passage and effective implementation of the Budget. Your Excellency, we pray to Allah for continuous guidance and protection in your efforts to advance the State.