Nasarawa state House of Assembly has passed the 2023 appropriation bill of N149, 3billion into law against the initial N148.9 billion presented by Governor Abdullahi Sule to the House for consideration and approval.
Speaker of the House, Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, announced the passage of the bill into law during the House proceedings in Lafia, Tuesday.
He said that the passed budget, if assented to by Governor Sule, would accelerate economic growth and development, thereby improving on the standard of living of the people of the state.
The speaker urged the state government to ensure full implementation of the budget.
He also urged managements of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adhere strictly to budgetary provisions in the interest of peace and development.