Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has signed the 2025 appropriation bill into law, reiterating his commitment to delivering more developmental projects and improving the lives of citizens across the state.
Aliyu, speaking during the signing ceremony on Friday, described the implementation of the 2024 budget as a resounding success, emphasising his administration’s resolve to build on the achievements recorded so far.
Valued at over ₦526 billion, the budget allocates 66% of its funds to capital projects, according to The PUNCH.
As he signed the budget into law, the Governor expressed confidence in his administration’s achievements, rating the implementation of the 2024 budget as a 90% success.
“In the outgoing year, we successfully executed numerous developmental projects that positively impacted the lives of our people. We are determined, In sha Allah, to sustain this momentum by bringing more dividends of democracy to the doorsteps of our citizens.
“The success of this government’s focus is on various sectors and collaborative efforts with development partners, NGOs, and civil society organisations,” the governor said.
Aliyu also reassured the public of his administration’s unwavering support in combating banditry and other criminal activities, highlighting security as a top priority in the coming year.
