Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, raising hopes for improved governance and development in the state.
According to The PUNCH, the bill, initially presented by the governor on October 31 with a proposed figure of ₦689.4 billion, was increased by ₦10.1 billion to ₦699.7 billion by the House of Assembly.
This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah.
Speaking during the signing ceremony at the Government House, Yenagoa, Diri emphasised his administration’s commitment to operating a January-to-December fiscal cycle.
He described the budget as not just a financial plan but a legal instrument that must be diligently implemented.
“This budget, tagged the ‘Budget of Assured Prosperity,’ reflects our administration’s unwavering commitment to transparency, good governance, and improving the quality of life for our people,” Diri stated.
The governor expressed gratitude to the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, and the lawmakers for their timely passage of the bill. He lauded their dedication and urged them to maintain their service-oriented approach.
