The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has declared the 2024 budget defence open, saying their ultimate goal is to ensure the development of the state.
Rt. Hon. Bathiya, who declared the defence open at the assembly complex on Wednesday, tasked Ministries, Departments and Agencies(MDAs) on the development of the state.
"Let us strive to key into the aspiration of this administration headed by our amiable Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to leave a legacy of progress and inclusion for generations to come", said Bathiya.
He stated that the citizens are looking up to them, and that they do not have a cause to fail them, stressing the need to work together as well as speak with one voice for the betterment of the state.
He assured that the assembly will ensure that any fund appropriated is timely released and judiciously utilised, saying that "We shall therefore be meticulous with a view to ensuring that only justified allocations scale through".
According to him, their deliberation and consensus is to guide in discharging the fundamental directive and policies next year by supporting the projects of Fintiri to deliver democracy dividends to the citizens.
"Our budget is not merely about figures; it's about the fabric of our society, The roads we construct, the schools we build, the healthcare we provide, and the opportunities we create.
"It is also about empowering our citizens, fostering innovation, and ensuring economic reliance; every kobo allocated represents a promise to our citizens to ensure their well-being, safeguard their future, and drive progress", he added.
He assured every allocation will be carefully considered and scrutinized for efficiency and maximum impact, urging them to collaborate, deploy their expertise, and dedication in ensuring that the budget serves the best
In his welcome address, the Chairman House Committee on LGA and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Kefas Calvin, said that the budget defence is a constitutional responsibility of any legislature to ensue that all budgetary allocation reflects the interest of the citizens.
Earlier, In his remarks, the Commissioner Ministry of LG and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Mijinyawa Yayaji, thanked the assembly for declaring the budget defence open.
Hon. Yayaji, pledged that the MDAs will cooperate with their various committees to ensure the speedy scrunity and passage of the budget in order to commence implementation.
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