The Sokoto state 2021 Appropriation Bill estimated at N176,685,535,633.47, which is currently before the state House of Assembly on Tuesday, passed second reading.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, leader of the House, Alhaji Bello Ambarura had moved a motion for members to debate on the general principles of the budget as hitherto addressed by Governor Aminu Tambuwal on December 10.
Ambarura said members would debate the general principles of the budget address for the purpose of making provision for services in Sokoto state for the financial year ending December 31, 2021.
Debating the budget, the lawmakers commended the governor for his foresight in presenting the bill that would directly impact on the populace.
The House specifically commended him for the consideration he accorded education, agriculture, health and rehabilitation of disaster victims, among other humanitarian needs of the people.
It therefore l approved that a commendation letter be sent to the governor as proposed by the Deputy Speaker, Alhaji Abubakar Magaji, who presided over the sitting.
Meanwhile, the state Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) will commence budget defence before the relevant ccommittees of the House on December 17.
