The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has approved the second reading of the N92.2 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill.
Speaker Danladi Jatau announced the development on Tuesday during the Assembly’s plenary session in Lafia.
Mr Jatau explained that the bill’s passage would support the state government in addressing emerging needs and responding to challenges caused by shifts in national economic indicators.
He subsequently directed the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation to review the bill and present its findings to the Assembly on Monday.
”A Bill for a Law to Authorise the Issue Out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the State the Sum of N92,150,231,374.88 only Supplementary/ Amendment Appropriation Bill) for the Services of Nasarawa state government for the 2025 Fiscal Year to N476, 468, 074, 966.91 only covering the period from 1st January to 31st December, 2025 scales second reading,” the speaker said.
Earlier, Majority Leader Suleiman Azara, while giving the context of the bill, appealed to lawmakers to support its progression to the next stage.
The majority leader noted that the supplementary budget was essential for the state government to sustain its development efforts across Nasarawa.
Mr Azara added that certain projects were not included in the 2025 appropriation, making the supplementary bill necessary. He said the additional funding would help ensure the completion of ongoing government projects.
Lawmakers Peter Akwe, Mohammed Isimbabi, Larry Ven-Bawa, Hajarat Danyaro, Esson Mairiga, Jacob Ajegena Kudu, and Ibrahim Sa’ad all voiced support for the bill’s advancement.
They commended Governor Abdullahi Sule for implementing key development projects across the state and pledged their continued backing to ensure the bill progresses.
The majority leader moved the motion for the bill to scale second reading, and Minority Leader Luka Zhekaba seconded it. The Assembly thereafter unanimously approved the bill for second reading.
