Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has signed the 2025 appropriation bill amounting to N545 billion into law.
The budget, titled “Rescue Budget 2.0,” was presented to the governor by the Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly on Thursday at the Council Chamber, Government House, Gusau.
During the signing ceremony, Governor Lawal reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing ongoing legacy projects and building on the successes achieved over the past 18 months. He emphasised the significance of the budget in shaping the state’s future while addressing past challenges.
He stated, “We must not only look at where we are or where we are going, but where we’ve been.”
Reflecting on the state’s previous struggles, the governor highlighted, “The situation last year was concerning. A decade of poor governance led to economic collapse, unpaid wages for civil servants, and liabilities that hindered children’s education. Infrastructure was damaged, hospitals were abandoned, and public services became bloated.
“Additionally, there was a lack of accountability, ongoing electricity bill issues, inadequate water supply, insecurity, and the rise of communicable diseases like cholera, along with declining internal revenue.
“If we had not acted swiftly to all these challenges, Zamfara State would not be a place we all could live in today.”
Governor Lawal described the 2025 Rescue Budget 2.0 as a reflection of his administration’s commitment to continuing its transformative agenda.
He added, “The 2025 Rescue Budget 2.0 is driven by our commitment to continue the work we’ve started for our people, reflecting strong policies and enthusiasm.
“This budget also accounts for the increase in the minimum wage for civil servants, rising from N30,000 to N70,000. The 2025 budget upholds the best practice of allocating 28 percent of recurrent expenditure compared to 72 percent for capital expenditure.
“The rescue agenda also focuses on key areas for the 2025 budget, including security, education, health, infrastructure and agriculture.”
The signing of the 2025 appropriation bill signals the administration’s dedication to implementing policies that address pressing issues while paving the way for sustainable growth and development across the state.
