Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has signed the 2025 Supplementary Budget of ₦137 billion into law, following its approval by the Katsina State House of Assembly. The supplementary budget, which allocates ₦126.8 billion to capital expenditure and ₦10.2 billion to recurrent expenditure, is aimed at sustaining the administration’s aggressive infrastructure drive and completing ongoing projects across the state.

Speaking during the signing ceremony on Tuesday, Governor Radda commended the State Assembly for the swift passage of the bill, describing their legislative support as a demonstration of shared commitment to the state’s development. He particularly lauded the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Nasir Yahaya Daura, and all members of the Assembly for their dedication and cooperation in ensuring timely approval of the supplementary estimates.

The Governor explained that the supplementary budget became necessary following requests from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies that had exhausted their capital allocations due to the rapid pace of project execution. He assured that the new funds would be directed primarily toward the completion of key infrastructure projects, including roads, schools, healthcare facilities, water supply systems, and agricultural development programs.

Governor Radda reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in public financial management, assuring citizens that the supplementary funds would be judiciously utilized. The House Leader, Hon. Shamsuddeen Abubakar Dabai, praised the Governor’s performance, noting that the supplementary budget came at a critical time when numerous projects across the state were nearing completion. The House had earlier referred the proposal to its Committee on Appropriations, which presented a report leading to its final passage.

The signing ceremony was attended by key lawmakers, including Hon. Ibrahim Dikko Matazu, the House Chief Whip, and Hon. Lawal H. Yaro, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations.