By Milcah Tanimu
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has approved a supplementary budget of N207.2 billion for the 2024 fiscal year. This decision followed the adoption of a report by Yunusa Shehu, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation and Implementation.
Breakdown of the Supplementary Budget
The supplementary budget comprises N40.9 billion for recurrent expenditure and N166.3 billion for capital expenditure. Shehu noted that the third supplementary budget for 2024 is designed to support the continuation of vital projects within the state.
Key Objectives
A major focus of the supplementary budget is to facilitate the payment of the new national minimum wage to workers by the end of November, ensuring timely salary adjustments in line with national policies.
Legislative Developments
In addition to the supplementary budget, two significant bills were discussed. The first bill seeks to establish the College of Agricultural Technology in Samaru Kataf, while the second aims to enhance women’s representation in public and private offices. Both bills passed their second reading and were referred to relevant committees for further review, with a report due on November 19, 2024.
