By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Kaduna State Assembly Approves N214.9bn 2017 Budget
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

Kaduna State Assembly Approves N214.9bn 2017 Budget

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: December 1, 2016
Share
1 Min Read
SHARE

2017 BUDGET


The 2017 Kaduna state’s Budget of N214.9 billion has been passed into law by the State House of Assembly on Thursday.

 

Contents
2017 BUDGETThe 2017 Kaduna state’s Budget of N214.9 billion has been passed into law by the State House of Assembly on Thursday.The figure is N1 billion less than the budget proposal forwarded by Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i to the assembly on Oct. 12, for approval.

EL-RUFAI-1-1

The figure is N1 billion less than the budget proposal forwarded by Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i to the assembly on Oct. 12, for approval.

The Speaker of the assembly, Alhaji Aminu Shagali, who read the content of the budget clause by clause, said N83.46 billion was approved for recurrent and N131.45 for capital expenditure.

He said the budget would cover from now till Dec. 31, 2017.

- Advertisement -

The Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed, later told newsmen that the N1 billion cut from the original proposal was from the expected revenue of two agencies.

He said that revenue projection of the state Geographic Information System and Internal Revenue Service was reduced by N500 million for each of the agencies, “in view of current economic realities.”

He assured that the assembly would monitor the implementation to ensure that it serve the people better.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:2017 BudgetKaduna
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article President Buhari, Saraki In Closed-Door Meeting Over 2017 Budget
Next Article LASU Promotes 17 Lecturers

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,560.00
Sell Rate ₦1,570.00

Updated: 1 day ago

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

Quick Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Aminu Dantata to be Buried in Madinah After Saudi Approval
News
VIDEO: NDLEA Issues Strong Advisory to Travellers Against Carrying Unknown Bags
Crime Video
SERAP Demands Transparency from Nigeria’s Governors on Security Vote Spending
News
Security Situation Improving, CDS Urges Continued Support from Nigerians
News Security
David Mark to Lead Anti-Tinubu Coalition Under African Democratic Congress Platform
Politics Top stories
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

InternationalNews

FG to Plant 20 Billion Trees Next Rainy Season in National Reforestation Drive, Says VP Shettima

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 28, 2025
NewsTop stories

Federal Government to Overhaul Civil Servants’ Healthcare Policy Amid Rising Concerns

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 28, 2025
Sport

Paul Pogba Joins AS Monaco on Free Transfer After Doping Ban

Yusuf Abubakar
Yusuf Abubakar
June 28, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?