The Kano House of Assembly, on Thursday, conducted a public hearing on Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf’s 2024 appropriation bill submitted in October.
The governor had, on Oct. 27, presented a N375bn 2024 appropriation bill before the lawmakers.
The Speaker of the House, Alhaji Ismail Falgore, chaired the public hearing, which had in attendance stakeholders including civil society organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Falgore, represented by the Majority Leader, Lawal Hussaini, enjoined his fellow legislators to take a critical look at the appropriation bill, especially the areas that needed amendments, before passage.
According to him, it is their duty to ensure that no sector or constituency is left out.
The chairman, House Standing Committee on Appropriation, Alhaji Aminu Ungogo, called for the support of CSOs, NGOs and other stakeholders, to succeed in the assignment.
In his presentation, the Kano coordinator of African Health Budget Network, Dr Musa Bello, called for judicious utilisation of immunisation funds.
He urged quick action as concern over zero dose immunisation grew in the state.
Bello also called for the increase in vaccine from 558 million to 900 million.
The AHBN boss commended Kano government for allocating 17 per cent to the health sector, more than the Abuja declaration target of 15 per cent.
Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of War Against Injustice, Umar Ibrahim, called for increased funding of the Ministry of Justice and the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission.
According to him, the two organisations play a critical role in maintaining the rule of law and ensuring the fair and just administration of justice in the state.
He said that without adequate funding, they would be unable to carry out their essential functions, which could have far-reaching consequences for the people of Kano State.
“Additional funding will enable the Ministry of Justice and the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission to hire more staff, improve their facilities, and provide better training for their employees.
“This will lead to more efficient and effective operations, and ultimately, a more just and fair system of justice for all.
“The increased funding will also allow the organisations to take on more corruption cases, investigate more complaints, and provide more support to victims of crime,” he said.
Malam Ahmad Muhammad, the Executive Director, Youth Peace and Security Network, called for meaningful investment on youth development by allocating a significant percentage of the state resources on programmes and activities that had to do with youth empowerment.
He expressed concern over the spate of insecurity, drug abuse and other vices among youths, noting that empowering them with adequate skills was imperative for growth and development of the country.(NAN). READ ALSO:
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