16/12/2025
PRESS RELEASE
Zamfara State Ministry of Budget and Planning
Day 5 of the 2026 Budget Defence at the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Gusau
The Zamfara State Ministry of Budget and Planning today continued the 2026 Budget Defence exercise with Day Five proceedings at the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Gusau, featuring presentations from strategic central governance and fiscal institutions.
The Ministries, Offices and Agencies that appeared before the House included the Ministry of Finance and all its Parastatals, the Zamfara State Board of Internal Revenue, the Office of the Executive Governor and all its Parastatals, the Office of the Deputy Executive Governor and all its Parastatals, as well as the Office of the Secretary to the State Government and its Parastatals.
Leading the process, the Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Hon. Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam, emphasized that the Day Five budget defence focused on strengthening fiscal discipline, improving internally generated revenue, enhancing coordination of government activities, and ensuring effective service delivery in line with the policy direction of the present administration.
The Ministry of Finance and its agencies presented proposals centered on prudent financial management, debt sustainability, and efficient allocation of resources, while the Zamfara State Board of Internal Revenue outlined strategies to expand the state’s revenue base through reforms, compliance, and automation.
Presentations from the Office of the Executive Governor, Office of the Deputy Executive Governor, and the Office of the Secretary to the State Government highlighted governance coordination, policy implementation, administrative efficiency, and support for cross-cutting government programmes.
Members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly commended the comprehensive presentations and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a transparent, accountable, and people-focused 2026 budget.
The 2026 Budget Defence exercise continues as scheduled with other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
Signed:
Office of the Honourable Commissioner
Zamfara State Ministry of Budget and Planning
Gusau