“Sokoto 2026 Budget: Correct and Resubmit Your Proposals for Consolidation” – Budget Commissioner Tells Some MDAs
The Sokoto State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that have been asked to the correct and resubmit their 2026 proposed budgets following the bilateral discussion with the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning have been charged to do so immediately.
The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Zayyana made this charge at the end of the budget discussion held at the Ministry.
He said, this would enable the Ministry to move to the next process, which is the consolidation of the entire MDAs’ proposals.
Dr. Abubakar Zayyana noted that this is necessary to have a clear picture of the total overall 2026 budget for the state, including overhead, recurrent, and capital expenditure.
According to him, the aim of the discussion was to deliberate with the officials of the MDAs on their proposals to come up with a well-focused and realistic budget that aligns with the smart point agenda of the Dr. Ahmad Aliyu-led administration.
He added that the views and aspirations of citizens would also be considered in the budget document before it is presented to the State Executive Council for approval and then to the State House of Assembly for the legislative process.
The Commissioner described the participation of the heads of the MDAs in the budget discussion especially the way State Head of Service and some Commissioners personally led their teams of officials as highly motivating and encouraging.
Earlier speaking after presenting the proposed budget, the Head of Service, Alhaji Sulaiman S/Fulani, expressed his excitement with the commitment and innovations brought by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning for a realistic and scientific budget for the state.
He described the discussion between his team and officials of the Ministry as robust and fruitful, which would add value to his office’s budget
Also speaking, Some Commissioners that presented their budget proposal, Commissioner of Finace Engineer Mhammadu Jabbi Shagari and that of Lands and Housing Nasiru Aliyu Dantsoho represented by Permanent Secretary, Engineer Ahmad Moyi Tambuwal have appreciated the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning for proper guidance in scientific and realistic budget within their allocated budget envelopes.
Dr. Bashir Muhammad Achida, the Economic Advisor also presented his office’s proposal said the discussion has clearly demonstrated the Ministry of Budget is up and doing in justifying its responsibility of ensuring proper planning and budgeting inline with the government’s agenda and policies for the wellbeing of citizens.
The Economic Adviser to this end, gave a pass mark to the Budget’s Commissioner and his team, and expressed hope that the desired goal would be achieved.
Other MDAs that appeared on the final day for discussion included Ministry of Innovation and Digital Economy, that of Culture and Tourism, State Internal Revenue Service, Local Government Service Commission, Careers and Security Service Department, SDGs, State Judicial Service Commission and State Liaison Office Abuja among others.