Planning Commission Submits abridged Copy of 2024 Budget to the Farmer Gov. Bago.
By : Yahaya Zakka, Minna.
The Hon. commissioner, State Planning Commission,Mustapha Ndajiwo has presented the abridged version of the citizen budget to the Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, marking a significant step towards inclusion, transparency and accountability.
The State budget of the future was developed to make government finances more accessible and understandable for its citizens.
While presenting to the Governor, the Citizens Budget said is aimed at a simplified version of the approved estimates presented in an infographic for the citizens to clearly understand the intent of the government.
Ndajiwo stated that the advent of the Citizens’ Budget has brought a new dimension to the participation of citizens in governance as it increased their understanding of government finances (inflow and outflow), Involvement in decision- making, and implementation of the budget, thereby promoting transparency accountability and inclusiveness.
According to him,the current edition is the seventh in the series of citizens’ budgets produced by the state which outlined all government expected revenues and their sources, including loans and grants.
It also Highlights the expenditure, both recurrent and capital defined alongside government entities responsible for their process of coordination, thus increasing citizens’ awareness and giving them the power to engage in meaningful discussions with the government.
In his analysis, Grants are funds given to the government as assistance to complement its efforts in the execution of projects. Grants are non-refundable funds it’s in the form of aid or gifts to enable government impact on citizens
In pursuit of the transformation in to building a New and sustainable Niger, the 2024 budget is focused on the following priority areas to include; Urban Renewal and Rural Transformation, Security of Lives and Property, Infrastructural Development, Agriculture and Food Security, health and education.
Others are Water and Sanitation, Women and Children, Environmental, Sustainability, and Special needs people and elderly care among others
