By Sani Adamu Hassan
The delegation from Dambam Local Government Area has defended the council’s 2026 budget proposal before the Bauchi State House of Assembly Committee on Budget and Appropriation.
The budget defence session was conducted under the chairmanship of Hon. Wanzam Mohammed of the Sakwa constituency, who led the committee in a detailed review of the council’s fiscal estimates. The committee reiterated the Assembly’s commitment to thorough scrutiny, stressing attention to details in assessing the proposed budget in line with legislative oversight responsibilities.
Speaking after the session, the council delegation led by the Chairman Iliya Isah Dagauda explained that they were invited to justify the confidence reposed in them by the people. The representatives said they made concerted efforts to provide clear explanations on all issues raised by the lawmakers.
According to the delegation, the Assembly committee offered technical guidance on certain aspects of the proposal, correcting areas where adjustments were necessary. They also disclosed that some observed discrepancies were not caused by the council’s direct actions but were related to information transmitted without the council’s knowledge. The committee reportedly noted the issues and promised to engage the relevant ministries to verify and ensure necessary corrections are made.
The delegation further expressed appreciation to the legislative arm for its constructive engagement, describing the session as a demonstration of responsible governance and collaborative development.
They also expressed optimism while praying for the success of the administration of Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, asking God Almighty to grant him continued success in both worldly and eternal endeavours.
Responding to questions on corrections made during the session, the council representatives confirmed that the committee identified some areas requiring adjustments and requested necessary amendments. They added that they would continue to follow up on the matters raised to ensure full compliance with the committee’s recommendations.
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The total proposed budget of Dambam Local Government Area for the fiscal year stands at N8,517,565,697.00 (Eight billion, five hundred and seventeen million, five hundred and sixty-five thousand, six hundred and ninety-seven naira).
The council expressed readiness to cooperate with the legislature and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of development programmes that would improve the welfare of residents within the local government.
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