₦airaland Forum

Yenagoa – Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has signed into law the 2018 appropriation bill of N316.9 billion which comprises N156billion for capital expenditure and N160billion for recurrent expenditure.

Speaking after assenting to the appropriation bill during a ceremony at the Government House, Yenagoa, on Tuesday, Dickson said he presented a budget estimate of N295billion for the 2018 fiscal year, but the state House of Assembly jerked it up by N21billion.

The governor also signed three other bills into law. Namely, the School of Nursing Bill, Institute of Entrepreneurship and Vocational Training Bill as well as Tourism Development and Hotel Licensing Bill.

He said he was optimistic that the budget passed by the Assembly would enable his administration consolidate on investments made in stimulating the state’s economy.

Dickson promised that his government would ensure the completion of projects in the health and educational sectors and boost investments in other critical infrastructure such as the Eco-Industrial Park and Agge Deep Sea Port.


He thanked the State Assembly for its commitment to duty and the expeditious passage of the bill which was presented before it in December 2017.


Dickson urged the Legislative arm to collaborate with the Executive arm in sourcing the much needed resources to fund the budget.

He also solicited the continued support and cooperation of the people of the state, especially in the implementation of the ongoing public service reforms, assuring them of more dividends of democracy.

He said, “The appropriation bill that I forwarded was about N295 billion, but the House of Assembly increased it to N316 billion.

“That is part of the checks and balances that they have exercised. And I know and trust that in their own case, they will also work with me to ensure that we have the resources to be able to fund this budget.

“That means cutting down as much as possible the running cost of government and we should all be more dedicated to building an efficient workforce.

“That means our public service should be up and doing, regulate itself and encourage the best out of it that can ensure the delivery of the good things that are earmarked for this year in this state.”

Earlier in his remarks, the speaker of the state House of Assembly, Konbowei Benson, who presented the bills to the governor, said the Assembly properly scrutinized the proposal forwarded to it for consideration, and passed it in the best interest of the state.


https://independent.ng/dickson-signs-n316-9bn-2018-budget-into-law/

and the federal government cant get theirs signed ,.the evidence of good governance

Wow much work needs to get done especially the completion of projects in the health and educational sectors so as to boost investments in other critical infrastructure such as the Eco-Industrial Park and Agge Deep Sea Port. For these alone am already excited to be a witness to this great regime. More blessings your excellency

this is really commendable. your transparency is Amiable.keep up the good work sir.

BayelsaLegacy:
Yenagoa – Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has signed into law the 2018 appropriation bill of N316.9 billion which comprises N156billion for capital expenditure and N160billion for recurrent expenditure.

Speaking after assenting to the appropriation bill during a ceremony at the Government House, Yenagoa, on Tuesday, Dickson said he presented a budget estimate of N295billion for the 2018 fiscal year, but the state House of Assembly jerked it up by N21billion.

The governor also signed three other bills into law. Namely, the School of Nursing Bill, Institute of Entrepreneurship and Vocational Training Bill as well as Tourism Development and Hotel Licensing Bill.

He said he was optimistic that the budget passed by the Assembly would enable his administration consolidate on investments made in stimulating the state’s economy.

Dickson promised that his government would ensure the completion of projects in the health and educational sectors and boost investments in other critical infrastructure such as the Eco-Industrial Park and Agge Deep Sea Port.


He thanked the State Assembly for its commitment to duty and the expeditious passage of the bill which was presented before it in December 2017.


Dickson urged the Legislative arm to collaborate with the Executive arm in sourcing the much needed resources to fund the budget.

He also solicited the continued support and cooperation of the people of the state, especially in the implementation of the ongoing public service reforms, assuring them of more dividends of democracy.

He said, “The appropriation bill that I forwarded was about N295 billion, but the House of Assembly increased it to N316 billion.

“That is part of the checks and balances that they have exercised. And I know and trust that in their own case, they will also work with me to ensure that we have the resources to be able to fund this budget.

“That means cutting down as much as possible the running cost of government and we should all be more dedicated to building an efficient workforce.

“That means our public service should be up and doing, regulate itself and encourage the best out of it that can ensure the delivery of the good things that are earmarked for this year in this state.”

Earlier in his remarks, the speaker of the state House of Assembly, Konbowei Benson, who presented the bills to the governor, said the Assembly properly scrutinized the proposal forwarded to it for consideration, and passed it in the best interest of the state.


https://independent.ng/dickson-signs-n316-9bn-2018-budget-into-law/

hope larger part of the budget will not be use to fund the coming election

accountability goes a long way. this is pure record and can be traced back to all these posts made available to the public in case of scandals. leaders should emulate this and federal government at large. stop putting people in the dark, we demand accountability.

You should be crying for the other state to release their budget not putting words where it is not called for. every thing is been stated there where the budget will be used. Accountability is what you should cry for and which is very clear there.

AKUDORO:
hope larger part of the budget will not be use to fund the coming election

GBAM!

edmandanladi55:
You should be crying for the other state to release their budget not putting words where it is not called for. every thing is been stated there where the budget will be used. Accountability is what you should cry for and which is very clear there.

The government has captures most of the areas in the state and in-disguise create more jobs for the coming year and i believe that the budget this year will make sense for the people of Bayelsa state

i dey even frgt say there is a state in nigeria called bayelsa... ar u sure say human beings exist in bayelsa

you just dey like your name.

olasco18:
i dey even frgt say there is a state in nigeria called bayelsa... ar u sure say human beings exist in bayelsa

aminatahiru:
you just dey like your name.

who b thiz one...who open gate fr u