Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State on Monday presented the State’s 2025 Budget Proposal to the State House of Assembly.
The budget proposal is N682,244,449,513.87, covering Recurrent Revenue and Expenditure.
The Budget’s Recurrent Expenditure stands at the sum of N157,967,755,024.36 representing 23.15% while, Capital Expenditure stands at N524,274,694,489.51 representing 76.85%.
The Governor in his speech, announced that, the total of the budget when compared with that of the 2024, has an increase of N200,535,619,501.61, representing 40% increase.
The Governor, at the beginning of his speech, assured the House that, his administration had achieved many of its goals and is on course to meet and exceed its targets.
He insisted that, his administration, had successfully reversed the tide of insecurity which severely threatened the peaceful co-existence of people in the State.
“Many of our local governments have been restored to normalcy while pushing the bandits to the fringes of the forests and, Insha-Allah, to the end of their existence.
“We have expended a lot of resources in fighting insecurity and we shall continue to do all we can to protect lives and livelihoods in our dear state. I thank the Honourable Members for your support and dedication to ultimate victory.
The Governor while ranking MDAs by allocations, revealed that the Economic Sector got N302,246,140,569.76 representing 44.3%, followed by the Education Sector with 95,995,873,044.70 representing 14%.
In the same vein, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development got 81,840,275,739.70 representing 12% while the Ministry of Rural and Social Development got 58,728,146,293.72 representing 9%.
Other sectors such as the Ministry of Water Resources, 53,832,219,322.46 representing 8%, Ministry of Environment, 49,835,521,799.25 representing 7%, Ministry of Health, 43,881,752,172.75 representing 6%, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs 18,938,508,746.95 representing 3%, Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport 9,684,806,758.56 representing 10%.
Other sectors he said are in the sum of 230,759,902,908.71 representing 31% of the total proposed budget.
“Administration Sector = N98,278,397,545.19 14.4%
“Law and Justice = N6,242,592,359.35 0.9%
Social Sector = N275,549,964,639.57 40.4%
“Total = N682,244,449,578.87 100%
“RECURRENT REVENUE:
N381,337,350,882.64
“There is:-
A FAAC component = N316,911,336,667.78
and An IGR = N64,426,014,218.86
This has an increase of N140,838,271,288.41 with an increase percent of 36.9%
CAPITAL RECEIPTS = N280,907,098,627.23 Comprising Aids and Grants = N126,484,482,627.16
and Capital Development Fund (CDF)
Receipts = N154,422,616,000.07
TOTAL RECURRENT EXPENDITURE=
N157,969,755,024.36
Comprising Personnel cost of = N67,109,301,198.25
Other Recurrent/Overhead costs = N90,860,453,826.11
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE = N524,274,694,499.51
The 2025 Capital Expenditure has an increase of N166,056,289,260.36 over that of 2024, with a percentage increase of 46.36%.
The Governor summed up his presentation thus : “Mr. Speaker, we shall remain prudent in our activities and sincere in the discharge of our duties. I task every public servant to uphold our commitment for service delivery as we embark on yet another year in office, Insha Allah. Alhamdullilah we have fulfilled our constitutional responsibility to prepare and submit a budget for the benefit of our people.
“The baton is now with this Honorable House, and we look forward to the collaborative engagements that you shall embark upon to fine tune our budget proposal to align with the aspirations of this house and its constituents.
“I remain confident you will use your best judgement and will to hold us to account. I have no doubt that this budget proposal shall be quickly passed into law, Insha Allah.
“On behalf of the people of Katsina State and the entire Executive Arm, I once again offer my profound gratitude to this House and its Honorable Members for their support and duty, not only today but continuously as we implement the budget.
“Permit me to also put on record our appreciation to the Judiciary, my colleagues in the Executive Council, the Head of our traditional institutions (the Royal Highnesses, the Emirs of Katsina and Daura), the Council of Ulamah and Christian Association for being with us at all times of need.
“We also enjoy the proactive collaboration of the conventional security agencies and our homegrown security outfit for their gallantry in the fight against insecurity in the State.
“I wish to use this opportunity to pray for all the security personnel that have been lost in service. May Allah grant reward them from His special gifts. They embody the ultimate courage we should all aspire to in service to our people.
“I extend my deepest condolences to their loved ones and May Allah cover every gap in their lives.
I have to extend our gratitude to our development partners, including the World Bank, UNDP, UNHCR, UNICEF, FCDO, ISDB, AFDB, and the various International NGOs in Katsina.
“Our partnership has been critical for our development and we look forward to working closely with you in the coming year. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the engine of our budget implementation, our civil servants, who work tirelessly to ensure we perform year after year, administration after administration. May Allah be your guide in the discharge of your duties. I want to especially thank the Ministry of Budget and Economic planning for the tireless work they have put in this budget proposal. I thank you all for listening”, he stated.
The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Nasiru Yahaya Daura in his remarks, 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 presenting the 2025 Draft Budget, dubbed the “Budget of Consolidation.” and for fostering a harmonious relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial arms of government.
Daura also commended Governor Radda for his commitment to security of residents of the state.