Gov. Diri Presents 2021 Budget Of N290.2bn To Bayelsa Assembly
Francis Tayor
Yenagoa____ Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has presented the 2021 budget estimate to the House of Assembly. It is christened the “Budget of Growth.”
Presenting the N290,295,465,423 Appropriation Bill on the floor of the assembly on Thursday, Governor Diri noted that the outgoing year 2020 has been challenging due to the impact of COVID-19 and the ravages of flooding but expressed optimism that 2021 would be one of progress and prosperity for the state.
Giving a breakdown of part of the sectoral allocations, he said N34billion was earmarked for Works and Infrastructure while Education was allotted N24.9billion, Health N5billion, Agriculture N11.3billion, Trade and Investment N500million and Environment N3.3billion.
He also added that personnel cost would gulp N66,646,082,751 while capital expenditure would take N80, 017, 254,683 and overhead costs N66,185,336,658.
The governor assured that his administration will at all times ensure the transparent management of financial resources while ensuring that the 2021 budget give Bayelsans good reasons to face the future with confidence.
The state number one citizen promised to ensure that every sector of the state economy is affected positively, saying the mandate given.
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