The Borno state Commissioner for Ministry of Budget and Planning, Professor Mustapha Babagana Malumbe, has charged all accounting and finance officers in the state to operate strictly within the bounds of the approved budget in order to achieve the set objectives and purpose of the 2024 budget.
He also advised the officers to note that the budget document is a set of policy guide which will enable MDAs operate during the 2024 fiscal year. He pointed out that no request for funds not funded in the budget will be entertained.
The commissioner who stated this Monday during a press briefing with journalists on 2024 approved budget by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum at the International Conference Hall of Usman Musa state secretariat, Maiduguri, stated further that, “the success or otherwise of this policy will largely depend on each and every one of us.”
He said the 2024 budget is saddled with government’s commitment in building on the foundation laid in the previous years and this year’s budget tagged “Budget of Consolidation and Progress” marks a significant step forward in the shared journey towards achieving long-term goals.
“This budget is not just about numbers; it embodies a vision for a more prosperous, secure, and equitable future for all. Consolidation underscores government’s commitment to building upon the successes of the past year,” Malumbe said.
He added that the state government will continue to strengthen fiscal discipline, invest in key infrastructure projects, and implement reforms that create a more enabling environment for businesses and individuals to thrive.
