… As Kogi State Executive Council Approves Over N155bn for 2022 Fiscal Year
Baring any unforeseen circumstances, the Kogi State Government may present the 2022 budget next week.
The Kogi State Executive Council had yesterday approved the sum of one hundred and forty-five billion, eight hundred and ninty-six million, seventy-two thousand nine hundred and thirteen naira for the 2022 Fiscal Year.
This was part of the decision taken at the end of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Yahaya Bello at Government House, Lokoja.
The Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Idris Asiru said the proposed budget tagged “Budget of Accelerated Result” is to be sent to the State House of Assembly for consideration soon.
With the State Executive Council approval, the State Government may Likely present the budget before the State Assembly next week for consideration.
Similarly, Ashiru Idris also noted that approval was also granted for the engagement of a Consultant to coordinate and manage the Alape Staple Processing Zone.
He said this is In a bid to diversify the state economy, said the Kogi State Government is to acquire license to ensure a level of control of its Solid Minerals.
Commissioner of Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo told Newsmen after the Council meeting that the move was aimed at strengthening the sector to provide employment and improve revenue generation.
Fanwo said the State Executive Council approved a contract for the construction of offices and residential quarters for the Mobile Police Squadron Unit in Okene Local Government to boost security and serve as incentive to the personnel.
He said Governor Yahaya Bello assured the people of Government resolve to provide adequate security of lives and property.
On the Ganaja flyover, the Commissioner said additional work had been assigned to the contractor handling the project to make it the strongest and best flyover in the country.
According to Fanwo, Government is to provide necessary logistics for the State Primary Insurance Agency with a view to strengthening the Agency to provide healthcare services for the people.
The Commissioner said approval was also granted for the procurement and installation of four hundred and sixty-one units of integrated solar powered streetlights in Lokoja township.
He noted that previous ones had been vandalized stressing the need for the people to take ownership of government installation and protect them.