Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has presented N340.6 billion 2024 appropriation bill, tagged “Budget of Consolidation And Progress” to the state House of Assembly.
Presenting the budget at BOHA in Maiduguri on Wednesday, Zulum said it is the sum of N340,619,836,000.00 has been budgeted for the 2024 fiscal framework.
He noted that it is made up of N198,293,223,000.00 in capital expenditure and N142,326,613,000.00 in expenditure to be financed from the recurrent revenue of N206,803,053,000.00, which comprises FAAC revenue and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
According to him, the budget will also be financed by capital receipts of N128,816,783,000.00, comprising of Aid and Grants as well as capital development funds.
The governor explained that the projection of the 2024 budget is predicated on the Federal Government’s fiscal forecast for the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
“The Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) forecast was adopted with some indications to reflect on the current realities within our purview.
“The budget is aiming to strengthen the accomplishments we have achieved thus far and further ensure the delivery of democratic dividends, especially in the realms of socio-economic and political development in our cherished State.
“The economic realities on the ground defied most of our assumptions, especially the exchange rate of the Naira to the US Dollar and the inflation forecast, which have seriously impacted the implementation of the 2023 approved budget.
“Mr. Speaker, the State Government was compelled to adopt special measures in line with the prevailing conditions on the ground, which, to a great extent, helped us meet the projected targets and set goals of the Budget, 2023,” said Zulum.
In his remarks, Abdulkarim Adam, Speaker of the House said the house is ready to give the budget speedy deliberation for the restoration of the state.
The speaker also explained that the house had monitored the 2023 budget implementation in the state, adding that the report is appreciated accordingly.
Also as part of his budget presentation, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum took time to list out 46 deliverables he plans to achieve in the 2024 fiscal year which cuts across various sectors.
Most of the 46 deliverables are projects which are to be sited at listed locations.
The 46 deliverables also include some programmes.
Our 46 targets for 2024
1. We plan to construct Eye Hospitals in Monguno and Biu
2. We plan to establish Dental Hospitals in Monguno and Biu
3. We plan to establish an Orthopaedic Hospital in Maiduguri.
4. We plan to construct teachers and health workers quarters in Magumeri (200 numbers of 2 bedrooms)
5. We plan to construct teachers and health workers’ quarters in Gubio (200 units of 2 bedrooms).
6. We plan to construct Teachers Quarters in Biu (100 units)
7. We plan to construct Teachers Quarters in Hawul (100 units)
8. We plan to establish an oil processing mill in Gubio.
9. We plan to establish School of Nursing in Monguno
10. We plan to establish a school of nursing in Gwoza.
11. We will establish high Islamic colleges in Baga, Gajiganna, Gajiram, Benisheik, Gwoza, and Chibok.
12. Upgrading of General Hospital Molai and Infectious Hospital Ngarranam to Specialist Hospitals
13. We plan to construct an additional 3 mega schools in Gwozari: Kalari, Mairi, and Uba.
14. We plan to establish secondary schools in Rann, New Marte and Ngala.
15. We plan to construct ICT centres in Baga, Kaga, Damboa and Hawul.
16. Construction of Government Lodges in Dikwa, New Marte, Briyel and Kwaya
17. Erosion Control in Bargu, Shani, Uba, Fikeyel and Gandu
18. Mega-Water works in Bama, Gubio, Gajiganna, Magumeri and Damboa.
19. Establishment of irrigation systems in Mafa, Dikwa, Gajibo, Logumane, Ngamboru-Wullgo and resuscitation of irrigation projects in Jafi and Damasak.
20. Electrification of Gwoza, Dikwa, Damask, Nganzai, Askira, Chibok, and Damboa
21. Procurement of equipment worth N10 billion to the State University Teaching Hospital and completion
22. Provision of scholarships to 600 indigenous people to study nursing and midwifery courses
23. Sponsorship of 100 students in various fields of study, especially Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses, languages, and training of 20 pilots
24. Construction of a New Market in Maiduguri
25. Support of N5 billion for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and less-privileged
26. Settlement of 25% of Gratuities owed by States and Local Governments
27. Training of 50% of our teachers
28. Reconstruction of the International Hotel and Completion of the State Hotel
29. Establishment of the Wire and Nail Industry
30. Construction of an International Conference Hall
31. Construction of Gunda-Miringa Road
32. Construction of Mega Shopping Complexes in Ngala, Nganzai, Monguno, and Marte
33. Rehabilitation of Damboa Road
34. Construction of 500 Houses in Dalwa: 500 Darajamal, 500 Mainti and Aulari and Maiwa
35. Resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) back to Ala, Kaje, Sabon Gari, Dalwa, Kirawa, Jamteke, Modube, Bita, Sabon Gari Hambagda, Kekeno, Daushe, Bundir, Malum-Fatori, Gulumbali and Kareto
36. Establishment of secondary schools and junior secondary schools in various locations in the state
37. Closure of Muna and Madinatu IDP Camp
38. Flag-off of the construction of Rann-Kala Road
39. Construction of the Road from Baga to Fish Dam
40. Construction of the Flyover at the West-End Roundabout
41. Construction of 9 Mega Dams across the State
42. Construction of One Rehabilitation Centre
43. Construction of the Eastern Byepass from Auno-GubioRoad
44. Construction of Dual Carriage Roads:
• from Shehu’s Roundabout, Lawan Bukar-Flour Mill, Herwa Peace, Songhai and Agip Roads.
• Monday Market-Kofa Biyu and Idrissa Khadi-Gamboru Markets Roads
45. We plan to construct a dual carriageway from Polo High Court Road to Molai.
46. We plan to build a modern international conference centre.
