46 dum of Understanding with the Egyptian Government (NASAR MEDICAL CENTER) on the running and management of the Hospital. It is equally important to mention that under the 2013Budget, new Healthcare Centre was constructed at Kurfi while those of Charanchi and Zango were renovated. Contract was also awarded for the rehabilitation of 3 General Hospitals of Baure, Ingawa and Musawa. The sum of N142million was also released for projects meant to specifically address the accreditation requirements of School of Nursing Katsina and School of Midwifery Malumfashi. One of the remarkable achievements we recorded is in Immunization coverage which for the first time reached the epic level over 90% and KTS has been Polio free for over one year now. Despite the huge salary bill it attracts, 400 Health Personnel were employed in the year for the purpose of improving healthcare delivery. INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT In the area of infrastructural development, it is obvious Mr. Speaker that this administration has succeeded in establishing an astonishing record that I believe posterity will acknowledge and pay tribute to. From 2011 to date 8No. road projects with 247kms length worth over N16billion were completed while 9No. road projects worth over N10billion are on-going. Similarly, most recently another set of 5No. road projects were awarded on contract with an ETC of over N8billion. In awarding the road projects, apart from strategic importance of the roads, we give due cognizance to our geo-political setting of (Katsina, Funtua and Daura) as a State. The Six lane Ring Road which surrounds Katsina metropolis now completed was conceived to act as a sort of centrifugal force to Katsina city and its pattern of growth and development. In order to prepare our society for the dynamics of today’s world an ICT and Business School is being constructed and already projects under phases I and II have been awarded. Furthermore, as part of the infrastructural transformation 250 houses are being built at Kabukawa in Katsina while at Abuja other sets of 100 houses are also being constructed as a strategic move for the future of this State and the people. It is my pleasure also to inform this Honourable House that the new Government House complex and Stadium which has a 34,000 sitting capacity are set for commissioning. SECURITY The issue of security has been given absolute primacy by the present administration. The challenge we are facing on security necessarily jerked up our spending on this vital social enterprise. Permit me at this important occasion to give outstanding accolade to our security agencies, salute the effort of our traditional and religious leaders and other community leaders for jointly making Katsina State one of the most peaceful States in Nigeria. We thank Allah for securing our State and we bow to Him for this great favour and kindness. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT The State Government has in 2013 continued with its multitude of programmes in Youth Empowerment in the State such as Youth for Tree Planting and Environmental Protection Programme. Also various skills acquisition courses at Katsina Youth Craft Village are turning graduates not only self-reliant but becoming employers of labour in their little way. Currently, we have 12 Trades being taught at the Youth Craft Village and the policy of providing resettlement package to the 10 best graduates of each trade is being sustained as a motivational imperative. The trades are: i. Motor Mechanics ii. Carpentry & Wood works iii. Leather Works& Shoe making iv. Film Making& Photography v. Tie & Dye vi. Catering vii. Tailoring viii. Computer repairs ix. GSM Mobile repairs x. Auto Electrical xi. Pottery xii. Welding & Fabrication FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members of the State House of Assembly, with retrospective effect I wish to remind you that a total provision of N114,584,263,550 was made for 2013 Budget out of which only N92,000,000,000 was realized from both the Internally Generated Revenue, Capital Receipts and Statutory Allocation from the Federation Account including the opening balance of N22billion thus leaving the State Government with a shortfall of N22,584,263,550 to which Government responded with appropriate spending cuts where necessary. Despite the shortfall, however, the Government did not borrow to finance any of its outlined projects or to meet its recurrent obligation. Through sustained discipline, financial prudence and rational allocation of resources the Katsina State that we have peoples mandate to lead attained greater heights and become a model of development inspite of the huge shortfall we recorded. It is also a commonplace fact that Katsina State was the first to implement the National Minimum Wage among the States in the North and from accounts of Labour Leaders our table of payment to workers remains the highest in its value in comparison to those of other States in the North. Payment of pension and gratuity is also being done timely and any delay ought to be a product of technicalities but not the will or the resources to pay. 2014 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS Tagged “Budget of Social Responsibility”, the main focus in 2014 Financial Year will be delivery of social services to the good people of the State. The welfarist content of the Budget is not entirely opening new frontiers but intensifying and emphasizing on such areas and aspects of public financing with direct connection to the human element. Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members of the State House of Assembly, the 2014 Budget is rooted in
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71.45% Capital and 28.55% Recurrent expenditure formulated to achieve concrete and formidable dividends of democracy in the areas of Solid Minerals Development, Water Supply and Renewable Energy to support our growing economy and through wealth creation and more employment opportunities. FEATURES OF THE 2014 BUDGET. The total projected expenditure/revenue for the year is N113,603,420,624, the total expected commitments for both capital and recurrent is N112,994,392,182 with a surplus position of N609,028,442. The 2014 Budget which is structured with a total recurrent expenditure of N32,421,651,075 or 28.55% is broken into the following components: i. Personnel Cost N19,167,012,12 = 16.87% ii. Overhead Cost N8,368,612,830 = 7.37% iii. Consolidated Revenue Fund Charges N4,886,026,125 = 4.30% Total - N32,421,651,075 = 28.55% The Capital Expenditure constitutes 71.45% deliberately worked out so as to ensure rapid growth, progress and development which an emergent State like Katsina State requires. The higher allocation for Capital Expenditure (the thrust of our Budgets since 2008) is a policy meant to prepare the substructure upon which other super structures will be enthroned to guarantee balanced development, encourage investment and the realization of individual innate qualities of self – realization. RECURRENT REVENUE The total recurrent revenue to finance the 2014 Budget stands at N86,235,473,892 which comprises N15,224,641,735 Internally Generated Revenue and N71,010,832,157 as revenue receivable from the Federation Account. CAPITAL RECEIPTS The total amount available as capital fund for 2014 is projected to beN81,181,769,549 which is broken down as follows: i. Transfer from Recurrent Budget Surplus = N53,813,822,817 ii. External Contributions = N3,367,946,732 iii. Opening Balance = N24,000,000,000 Total = N81,181,769,549 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE The estimated Capital Expenditure for 2014 Financial Year is N80,572,741,107. The proposed sectional allocations are as follows: i. Economic Sector N22,908,015,355 = 20.16% ii. Social Service Sector N14,734,258,495 = 12.97% iii. Regional Development N33,453,279,793 = 29.45% iv. Administration N5,764,107,465 = 5.07% v. Judiciary N413,080,000 = 0.36% vi. Legislature N1,050,000,000 = 0.92% vii. Statewide/Quick Intervention funds N2,250,000,000 = 1.98% Sub – Total N80,572,741,107 = 70.91% Surplus Budget N609,028,442 = 0.54% Total N81,181,769,549 = 71.45% SUMMARY The 2014 Budget which is projected to be operated with a Surplus is broadly categorized as follows: i. Funds from Federation Account = N71,101,832,157 ii. Internally Generated Revenue = N11,409,248,595 iii. Capital Receipts = N3,815,393,140 iv. 2014 Opening Balance = N24,000,000,000 Total = N113,603,420,624 LESS EXPENDITURE i. Recurrent = N32,421,651,075 ii. Capital = N80,572,741,107 Total = N113,603,420,624 Budget Surplus = N609,028,442 CONCLUSION Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members of the State House of Assembly, the figures I have just reeled out to you now are what to guide Katsina State Government in the coming Financial Year and this hallowed chamber that houses the 34 Elected Representatives of the people of Katsina State have the constitutional powers and responsibility to appropriate the proposal into a Law. For the period we have by destiny been working together, I must admit your unflinching support which you give the Executive Arm to operate; the wisdom you exhibit in making Laws and taking decisions and the maturity you always inject as a guiding principle of your action. Without doubt you are a collection of Gentlemen that will in no distant future play the stabilizing role in our society and I am making this statement out of conviction and as a summation of my observations and humble judgment. With these few remarks, I once more wish to earnestly thank you for receiving me and members of my entourage and I am happy to, in the context of the pervading fraternal ambience, present and lay before this Honourable House, the 2014 Katsina State Budget Estimates. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Honourable Members of the State House of Assembly, while wishing you a Happy and Prosperous 2014 in advance, I beseech the pleasure of Allah (SWT) to guide you as you peruse, scrutinize and pass the Budget proposal I presented today.
Alhamdulillah. I thank you all.