Zulum presents 2024 supplementary budget of N61bn to Borno Assembly

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has presented the 2024 supplementary budget of N61 billion to the State House of Assembly for approval.

The budget was to address critical infrastructure needs following the devastation caused by floods in the state.

A September 10 devastating flood which submerged large parts of Maiduguri and adjourning communities, displaced about two million people, destroyed 200,000 homes and caused large scale destruction.

This will increase the budget from N358.7 billion budget signed on January 10 to N419.7 billion.

The Speaker of the Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, presented the governor’s request at the plenary on Friday.

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Lawal said the additional funding would primarily focus on reconstruction of key infrastructure such as roads, bridges and hospitals damaged by the disaster.

He added that the funds would also be directed towards emergency relief efforts, humanitarian aid, support for farmers, economic recovery initiatives and environmental management.

“The Borno State House of Assembly extended its sympathy to the victims of the floods and commended the efforts of individuals, local and international organisations, state governments, medical personnel, and security agencies for their contributions in alleviating the suffering of those affected,” the speaker said.

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