When I took over the reigns of leadership the as the 4 Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, I made a solemn commitment to discharge the responsibilities bestowed on my shoulders by the divine grace of the Almighty Allah and the popular mandate of the good people of Nasarawa State, with due diligence, commitment and sacrifice towards the overall development of our dear State. In doing so, we have resolved to be guided by the imperatives of transparency, accountability and prudent management of our commonwealth to the benefit of all.
It is, therefore, with a sense of fulfilment that I stand before you, the Honourable
Members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly to present the 2020 Appropriation Bill in compliance with section 121(1) of the 1999 Constuon of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). I consider this unique opportunity The Right Honourable Speaker, Honourable Members, let me state from the onset that the implementation of the Budget will be based on our peculiarity as a State, pung into consideration the policy documents which this Administration has prepared, especially it’s economic
blueprint enshrined in the Nasarawa Economic Development Strategy (NEDS), Nasarawa Economic and Fiscal Update (EFU), Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) and the
Budget Policy Statement 2020-2022 which culminates into the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). The Policy Plans provide a clear road map of policy actions and direction towards launching the economy of the State on the path of steady growth, progress and development, as well as the prosperity of our people.
The budget shall set a pace for the realization of our developmental objectives based on the yearnings and aspirations of our people, juxtaposed by the conditional obligation. This is in furtherance of our determination to exceed all expectations in the governance of our dear State, aimed at uplifting the living standard of our people and transform the State into a viable socio-economic and prosperous enty. The Right Honourable Speaker, Honourable Members, it would be recalled that since our assumption of office, this Administraon has made some modest efforts towards the development of our dear State. as a privilege to perform this conditional duty before this hallowed chamber for the first me as the Executive Governor of our dear State. You are aware that in our determination to revitalize and overhaul the State Public Service, aimed at avoiding operational conflicts, we streamlined Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, realizing the significance of strengthening Government machinery for
effective and efficient service delivery. This will no doubt, cut costs and ensure Government effectiveness.
This Administration has also made significant landmark achievements in various sectors of the State. I am happy to state that we embarked on a Statewide medical outreach for the treatment of Glaucoma and Cataract surgery among other illnesses. This exercise is still ongoing considering the unprecedented number of the citizens of Nasarawa State suffering from this ailment. Similarly, this Administration is committed to the continuous expansion of the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Lafia to facilitate the seamless transition to a Teaching Hospital. With the support provided by Government, the additional structures provided in the hospital have been put to use. Similarly, the Specialized Hospitals in Akwanga and Nasarawa have been handed over to the Hospitals Management Board. The hospitals are now fully operational.
In the same vein, the newly constructed School of Nursing and Midwifery has been furnished and fully equipped. Following clarification by the Nursing Council, the School of Nursing and Midwifery have fully moved to the new site and resumed full academic activities.
