THE Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Wednesday signed the 2020 Budget of the State into law.
Speaking at the occasion, Governor Bello thanked the Assembly for their “demonstration of patriotism and commitment to serve the people of Kogi
He assured the people of the State or his administration’s readiness to implement the budget to the letters in order to impact on the well being of the people of Kogi State.
Governor Bello said more revenue will be generated to fund the budget by making more people pay taxes and also blocking any loophole discovered in the system.
“We have no doubt that we can generate enough revenue to power the Budget Of Prosperity. We shall also ensure we partner with the private sector and development partners to ensure we bring nothing but prosperity to the people of Kogi State.
“Our partnership with the President Muhammadu Buhari – led Federal Government will also help our development plan for the state”.
Earlier, the the Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon. Matthew Kolawole said the Assembly was “expeditious in passing the budget after painstakingly scrutinizing the budget”.
The Speaker said the House is not in any doubt that it will increase the prosperity of the people of Kogi State.
