Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has sent a supplementary budget of N22.1 billion to the Kogi State House of Assembly for approval.
This is in addition to the 2025 budget of N582.4 billion approved by the current eight Assembly in Kogi State.
The supplementary budget was forwarded to the House in a letter sent by Governor Ododo which was read by the Speaker, Aliyu Umar during plenary on Tuesday
This brings the total 2025 budget for Kogi State to N604.5 billion.
Reading the letter sent to the House by Governor Ododo, the Speaker said, “This supplementary budget will adequately address the prevailing state of the nation as it impacts on our state.
“I wish to inform this honourable House that this supplementary budget is predicated on the effects of the fuel subsidy removal, ongoing infrastructural development activities, nationwide inflation and the imperative need to ensure the security of lives and properties of our citizens.
“The supplementary budget has become necessary. This will bring the existing data and further enhance the safety and security of our state for both residents and prospective residents.”;
The budget was committed to the House Committee on Appropriation and they are expected to report back to the Assembly in the next two weeks for further legislative actions.
