By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
The Executive Chairman, Lokoja Local Government Council, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu, has presented a budget of Seven Billion, Four Hundred and Eighty Three Million, One Hundred and Thirty Nine Thousand, Two Hundred and Ten Naira (N7,483,139,210) as the year 2025 proposed budget to the Legislative Council members on Tuesday, for consideration and approval.
The event which took place in the Council Secretariat Legislative Hall was well attended by dignitaries across all boards.
The Chairman, during the presentation, said the 2025 budget, tagged, “BUDGET OF ENVIABLE AND UNPRECEDENTED TRANSFORMATION ” was designed towards improving the Socio-economic growth and development of the local government area and as well provide more social amenities to the people to fulfill his electoral promises by commencing new projects and fast track the completion of all ongoing projects to improve the standard of living within the local government area.
Comrade Adamu further said the budget presentation exercise is an opportunity to review the journey so far, chart the way forward and set a benchmark for better performance to take Lokoja local government to greater heights.
The Council boss, expressed his sincere appreciation to Almighty God for His grace to witness the event while he equally commended the efforts of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the governor of the state for his laudable projects to make make sure the dividends of democracy is evenly spread across the state.
In the same vein, Comrade Adamu also appreciated the cooperation of the Legislative and other political functionaries, the Head of the Local Government Administration (HOLGA), and all members of staff towards the success and upliftment of the Local Government.
In his acceptance speech, the leader of the legislative council, Hon Muhammad Hauwa Teni, appreciated God Almighty and everyone present for the opportunity to witness this year’s budget.
Teni further stressed that a budget in any organization is a working tool that is used in guiding income and expenditure to achieve a target goal.
Assuring the council boss and his team, the leader of the house declared that the Honourable House will not hesitate to pass the bill into law, to ensure its proper implementation to achieve the dynamic aim of the glory of God and for the progress of the entire people of Lokoja local government.
The event had in attendance, the Vice Chairman, Hon. Patricia Balogun, Secretary to the Local Government, Supervisors, Special advisers, Consultants, and Liaison Officers in the Local Government.
Others were:the Directors, HODs of various departments, and other Political stalwarts.
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