Sokoto, Nigeria: The Sokoto State House of Assembly has approved a fresh amendment to the 2025 Appropriation Bill, endorsing a virement of ₦38.8 billion to fund critical infrastructure and social services across the state.
The decision followed the consideration of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, presented by its Vice Chairman, Alhaji Kabiru Ibrahim (APC–Kware), during plenary on Wednesday in Sokoto.
Ibrahim explained that the Governor’s request sought to amend Appropriation Law No. 12 of 2025 to fund vital infrastructure and other social services across the state.
Supporting the request, the assembly’s Leader, Alhaji Bello Idris (APC–Gwadabawa North), said the amendment was necessary in view of ongoing developments in the state.
“This is where several viable projects and services are being executed.
“There is a need to modify the budgetary provisions, hence the amendment to the Appropriation Law No. 12 of 2025,” Idris stated.
Also contributing, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu (APC–Yabo), described the move as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to improving the living standards of citizens.
“The projects outlined in the amendment are very vital to the fulfilment of our collective aspirations and the expectations of our people,” Shehu said.
After various contributions, the Speaker, Alhaji Tukur Bala, put the motion to a voice vote, which the lawmakers unanimously adopted.
In a related development, the assembly had also passed two amendment bills: One to amend the College of Nursing Science, Tambuwal Law, 2019, and another to amend the Sultan Abdulrahman College of Health Technology, Gwadabawa Law, 2023.
