GOV ISHAKU SIGNS 2020 TARABA STATE APPROPRIATION BILL INTO LAW
By Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo
Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku has signed the 2020 Taraba State Appropriation Bill into law.
Titled “Budget of accelerated growth and development” it provides for projects that will rapidly open up the state for fast social and economic development.
Speaking after signing the budget document, Gov Ishaku said the budget represents the determination of his administration to work harder and leave indelible marks on the sands of history in the state.
He said the budget has been specially tailored to cover most areas being targeted for development under his rescue administration.
Gov Ishaku recalled some of the landmark achievements of the first tenure of his administration and noted that water provision, education, transportation, health and empowerment of women and youths remain the most notable.
He commended the state House of Assembly for the cooperation his administration had enjoyed do far and without which the achievements would have been impossible. Adding that his administration is determined to consolidate these achievements by working harder in the second phase of his administration.
The administration, he said, would soon inaugurate the Taraba State water Company to consolidate the gains of his administration in the provision of water.
He disclosed that the dualisation of Airport road in Jalingo has begun with the movement of the contractors to site. The road will have an overhead bridge and make ample space for parking by heavy duty vehicles.
Also speaking at the ceremony, Rt Hon Joseph Albasu Kunini, speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly said members had to forfeit their Christmas and New Year holiday to pass the budget quickly.
He commended members for the sacrifice and Gov Ishaku for the cooperation the members had enjoyed from his administration.
He promised the cooperation of the House with the Executive arm of government to ensure faster development of the state.
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