DETAILS OF 2014 BUDGET OF OUR DEAR STATE TEXT OF THE 2014 PLATEAU STATE BUDGET TAGGED “BUDGET OF CONTINUITY AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH IV” PRESENTED TO THE PLATEAU STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY BY GOVERNOR, JONAH DAVID JANG, ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 2013. Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, At the inception of the second tenure of this administration under Redemption II, we asked ourselves three fundamental questions. First, what will it take to secure our position as the Home of Peace and Tourism? Second, how can we provide equal opportunity for all persons regardless of ethnicity, religion and political affiliation? Third, how can we transform and secure the livelihood of our people, thereby give them the best quality of life? My presence here in 2011, 2012 and 2013 was all geared towards providing concrete answers to these fundamental questions. We equally realise that attaining these goals is an uphill task which we have remained committed to achieving. It is out of our deep desire to succeed in this direction that has strategically placed this budget considering that it is the last full budget that the Redemption Administration will be implementing. It therefore makes it incumbent on us to push harder towards reaching our set goals as a government. We took off in 2007 with the Ten- Point Agenda aimed at a holistic approach to governance and service delivery. By our second term, we re-strategized and came up with a Three Pillar Policy, a framework which reinforces the Ten- Point Agenda. Both policy compasses were geared towards nothing but giving results to our effort in building a new Plateau State. It is a journey we have embarked on with all the vigour, passion and commitment knowing we cannot afford to fail. REVIEW OF THE 2013 BUDGET In my 2013 Budget address to this Honourable House, I presented to you the “Budget of Consolidation and Inclusive Growth III”. The Budget had a size of One Hundred and Thirty-Six Billion, Six Hundred and Forty-One Million, Seven Hundred and Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Eighty-Eight Naira (N136, 641,706,788.00) only. This was made up of Forty Eight Billion, Six Hundred and Sixty Four Million, Seven Hundred and Seventy Four Naira (N48, 664,000,774.00) only as Recurrent Expenditure. Capital Expenditure was Eighty Seven Billion, Nine Hundred and Seventy-Seven Million, Seven Hundred Thousand and Fourteen Naira (N87, 977,700,014.00) only. REVENUE PERFORMANCE During the year, there was appreciable increase in revenue that accrued to the State. The Internally Generated Revenue rose from a monthly average collection of Four Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N450, 000,000.00) in 2012 to about Seven Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N750, 000,000.00) in 2013. However, we are still hoping to achieve a target of One Billion Naira (N1, 000,000,000.00) and above as monthly revenue from internal sources in the State. The Statutory Revenue Allocation Performance was very impressive. Out of a total projection of Forty-One Billion, Seventy Seven Million, One Hundred and Forty Two Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty Three Naira (N41, 077,142,333.00) (SRA), the sum of Thirty Seven Billion, One Hundred and Eighty Six Million, Five Hundred and Seventy Nine Thousand, Nineteen Naira (N37,186,579,019.00) only was realised representing 90.53% of the approved. Value Added Tax (VAT) has an Approved Estimate of Seven and a half billion Naira (N7, 500,000,000.00) and an actual collection of Six Billion, Eight Hundred and Forty Two Million, Four Hundred and Seventy Eight Thousand, One hundred and Forty Naira, Fifty Seven Kobo (N6,842,478,140.57) representing 91.23% within the period of the year. Let me stress that we still have a lot to do in the 2014 budget to boost the revenue base of the State. EXPENDITURE The 2013 Approved Budget was One Hundred and Thirty Six Billion, Six Hundred and Forty One Million, Seven hundred and Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Eighty Eight Naira (N136, 641,706,788.00) only. Out of this, the sum of Forty Eight Billion, Six Hundred and Sixty Four Million, Seven Hundred and Seventy Four Naira (N48,664,000,774.00) was for Recurrent Expenditure, while Eighty Seven Billion, Nine Hundred and Seventy Seven Million, Seven Hundred Thousand, Five Hundred and Fourteen Naira (N87,977,700,514.00) only was for Capital Expenditure. May I inform the Honourable House that despite the prevailing financial constraints and the Civil Crises in most parts of the State, the 2013 budget has been faithfully implemented to an appreciable level. During the period under review, the sum of Forty Six Billion, Five hundred and Sixty Six Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty Seven Thousand, Two Hundred Naira, Twenty five Kobo (N46,566,927,200.25) was expended for capital projects and programmes representing 52.93% of the approved amount. Summary of the projects are highlighted below. 1. AGRICULTURE. Agriculture has continued to maintain a priority place in this administration. This we have demonstrated by the completion of the three Agricultural Services and Training Centres, one in each of the senatorial zone which are fully functional. Government will continue provide funds for the sustenance of the programme. We have also cued into Growth Enhancement Support Scheme of the Federal Governments Programme in Agriculture (ASTCs). In addition, government has collaborative effort with the Federal Government for the upgrading of Yakubu Gowon Airport into an International Agricultural Cargo Terminal. Government remained committed to providing counterpart funding for agricultural projects such as FADAMA III. 2. WATER RESOURCES The Ministry of Water Resources and Energy embarked on electrification of some towns and villages across the state. A total sum of One Hundred and Twenty Nine Million, One Hundred and One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Thirty Four Naira, Twenty Six Kobo (N129, 101,934.26) only was used for this purpose. The sum of Six Hundred and Seventy Four Million (N674, 000,000.00) only has been expended for the dredging and expansion of Yelwa and Rabin - Du ponds. Government has continued to accord priority to the provision of portable drinking water to its citizens. During the year under review, the sum of One Billion, Two Hundred Million Naira only (N1, 200,000,000.00) was spent on the water infrastructure and reticulation in the State. While Five Hundred and Fifty Four million, Nine Hundred Thousand, Five Hundred and Forty Four Naira only (N554, 900,544.00) was used for the procurement and installation of automated water meters. 3. WORKS The massive construction of roads across the state was sustained during the year. Apart from the ones under construction, the administration awarded other new road projects which should be completed before the end of the second quarter of 2014. A total sum of Twenty Two Billion, Four Hundred and Seventy One million, Six Hundred and Ninety Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety six Naira, Seventeen Kobo only (N22, 471,699,596.17) was spent for various road projects across the state. Some of the on-going road projects are: a. Fobur-Federe - Angware b. Tahoss-Rim-Bachit – Showung – Jol – Gashish c. Mangu-Gindiri- Lere and Tongzong – Chanso - Gindiri Schools and College of Education, Gindiri. cii. Foron – Bakin Kogi – Kadunung -Gindiri d. Access road to Miship Palace, Jibam Bridge-Dokan Kasuwa-Kwa e. Fly over and dualization of Rukuba Road satellite Market – Miango -Dochai with spurs to Nigerian School of Accountancy – Vom-Farin Lamba-Kassa f. Bisichi-Karot-Dorowa Tsoho-Mangu Halle with spur to Kassa, Heipang, Kwi & Rawuru g. Jebbu Bassa-Binchi-Buyo with spur to Zagun h. Langtang-Garkawa-Yelwa-Shendam with spur to Laling i. Dualization of Old Airport Junction – Rayfield road – New Government House – Bukuru with spurs to Giring and Chong-o-Pyeng j. Dualization of Bukuru Township – TAEN Filling station with spurs to Kugiya – TCNN Junction and Gbangdang to Rahol Kuru Township and Kuru Science School. k. Dualization of Bauchi Bye Pass - Lamingo- JUTH l. Access Rd to D.B Zang-Gyel through Sot – Tahei - Tanchol to Gero m. Jengre-Amo Katako – Karambana m. Jos - Maza – Angware n. Mangu-Bwai-Mushu o. Bukuru Low-Cost-Nyango-Gyel Rd. Network p. Rayfield-Doi-Dyembruk with spur to Ret & Zot including Dahol-Top q. Construction of Flyovers & interchange at Secretariat junction Jos r. Pankshin – Lankang – Dyis – with spur to Akong and Asa. It is worthy of note that all the on-going road projects are at various stages of completion, while contractors of the newly awarded contracts have been mobilised and are on site. In an effort to ensure conformity to quality by the contractors has engaged the services of consultants in our projects. 4. LANDS AND SURVEY The Ministry of Lands Survey and Town Planning during the year has had major breakthrough in restructuring and reposition the ministry for efficiency. These are in the areas of property enumeration and documentation, enhance revenue generation, and service delivery. In addition the sum of Five Hundred and Eighty Five Million and Sixty Two Thousands, Nine Hundred and Thirty Six Naira, Fourteen Kobo only (N585, 062,936.14) has been spent for Public Acquisition and Land Compensation. 5. URBAN DEVELOPMENT A total sum of One Billion, Four hundred and Sixty Eight Million, Four Hundred and Ten Thousand, Nine Hundred and Twenty Naira, Thirty Seven Kobo Only (N1, 468,410,920.37) was expended in this sub-sector for Urban Roads and other projects and programmes. These include: a. Implementation of Greater Jos Master Plan (Construction of Amma Street - Mallam Kure - Fatima Church Road, Gangare - Dilimi and Rikkos Roads network. These projects are part of the upgrading of slums under the City Renewal Project. b. Extension of Akila Machunga – Giring Abbattoir road c. Construction of Fire Service Headquarters 4. ADMINISTRATION Within the period under review, the State Government expended the total sum of Five Billion and Ninety Four million and Fifty Six Thousand Six Hundred and Seventy Nine Naira, Three Kobo only (N5, 094,056,679.03) on Governance, Security and Special Services in the State. Some of its expenditure includes: a. Construction of New Government House Rayfield - N1,946,799,603.48 b. Construction of Deputy Governor’s Lodge- N128, 584,328.59 c. Procurement of Security Equipment, Vehicles & Assets - N1, 775,984,900.00 d. Rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons & Purchase of relief materials - N275, 132,853.00 The office of the Governor expended a total sum of Two Hundred and Thirty One Million, Four Hundred and Sixty Eight Thousand, Nine Hundred and Eighty Six Naira, Eighty One Kobo (N231, 468,986.81) only on some projects, which include the construction and furnishing of Protocol Lodge at Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, the renovation and furnishing of Seven Units Guest houses phase II. While the Board of Internal Revenue expended Fourteen Million and Eighty Five Thousand Naira (N14,085,000.00) on electricity, Internet Facilities and Renovation of Office. The sum of Twenty Four Million, Four Hundred and Fourteen Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty Six Million (N24, 414,126.00) was expended by the Ministry of Finance on computerization of the Ministry. 6. HEALTH In its efforts to boost the Health sub-sector, the sum of One Billion and Twenty Four, Nine Hundred and Eighty Five Thousand and Seventeen Naira, Forty Eight Only (N1, 024,985,017.48) was released for Health projects during the period under review. Some of the Health projects under construction include; a. Renovation of General Hospital B/Ladi - N88, 727,882.83 b. Completion/Renovation of Cottage Hospital Bokkos - N75, 541,160.79 c. Renovation/construction of Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos - N161, 090,514.85 d. Completion/expansion of three General Hospitals at Riyom, Mabudi & Kwal (Kanke) - N186,562,172.68 e. Upgrading of General Hospitals Langtang & Pankshin to zonal referral Hospitals - N261, 019,082.36 f. Renovation of General Hospital Shendam - N50, 335,602.73 These on-going projects are being executed and they have reached appreciable level of completion. 7. EDUCATION The Education Sector received greater attention during the period under review. The sum of Three Billion, Five Hundred and Thirty Nine Million, Four Hundred and Ninety Nine Thousand and Sixty Seven Naira, Fifty nine kobo Only (N3, 539,499,067.59) was expended on various programmes and projects in the Sub-sector. Amongst these projects are the Construction and Renovation of three Science Secondary Schools – (One Per Zone) located at Government Girls Secondary School, Shendam (Southern Zone); Government Science Secondary School, Mangun (Central Zone); Government Science Secondary School, Kuru (Northern Zone). They received the sum of One Hundred and Forty Five Million, Five Hundred and Forty Six Thousand, Eight hundred and Forty Five Naira, Forty Four Kobo (N145, 546,845.44) only. The sum of One Billion, Four Hundred and Ninety Five Million, Six Hundred and Four Thousand, Four hundred and Ninety Four Naira, Three Kobo (N1, 495,604,494.03) only was used for the construction and renovation of Fifteen Schools (Five per Zone). Under the same period, One Hundred and Thirty Five million, Six Hundred and Nine Thousand, One Hundred and Sixty Seven Naira, Forty Nine Kobo (N135,609,167.49) only was used for the construction and renovation of Government Technical College, Bukuru. Government also released the sum of One Billion Naira only (N1, 000,000,000.00) Matching Grant to SUBEB for the renovation and construction of Primary Schools across the State. The sum of Two Billion Naira only (N2, 000,000,000.00) was released to the Plateau State University Bokkos, now Solomon Lar University, for capital projects at the institution. This is in addition to the sum of Five Hundred and Seventy Two Million, Three Hundred and Eighty Two Thousand, One Hundred and Ninety Three Naira, Sixty Three Kobo (N572, 382,193.63 already expended through the Tertiary Education Fund. The Plateau State Polytechnic expended the sum of Eighty Four Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty Six Thousand, Three Hundred and Sixty Seven Naira only (N84, 956,367.00) for its projects and programmes. 8. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION Government during the year gave increased attention the all it’s media agencies including the government printing press. During the year under review, the sum of Two Hundred Eighty Seven Million, Two Hundred and Thirty Four, Five Hundred and Forty Naira (N287, 234,540.00) only was used for the procurement of new printing machine, Vehicles, Generator and consumables at the Plateau Publishing Corporation. Also, at the Plateau Printing Press, a total of One Hundred and Seventy Four Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira only (N174, 500,000.00) was used to procure New Heidelberg Digital Printing Machines and the re-furbishing of printing equipment. Government has also created the Information and Communication Agency to handle all ICT related issues in the State. 9. TOURISM In the year under review, Government has so far spent Three Hundred and Thirty Five Million, Two Hundred and Seventy Four Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety Nine Naira, Sixty Eight Kobo (N335, 274,599.68) towards the completion of the Indoor Theatre, Jos. This remains a priority project as it has been uncompleted for more than ten years. 10. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT The construction of National Youth Service Corp Permanent Orientation Camp received the sum of Ninety nine Million, Five hundred and Seventeen Thousand, Three Hundred and Ninety Six Naira only (N99, 517,396.00). The NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp is almost completed and has hosted the first batch of Corps members. 11. SPORTS DEVELOPMENT One of the cardinal areas attention of this administration has been youth and sports development. Consequently, government has focused on the completion of Goodluck Jonathan Road stadium, Jos and also all Local government Councils have been directed to complete their stadia. Mr. Speaker, while the progress of recent years is a record on which the people of Plateau State can be proud of, it is not a record on which we are prepared to rest. As a government, we are committed to moving on. The success we have recorded so far has come not only from strong growth, but an abiding commitment to strong values, which has to do with an insistence that we are duty bound to transform the economy and reposition it on the path of progress and development. THE 2014 BUDGET ESTIMATE The Theme of the 2014 Budget is “Budget of Continuity and Inclusive Growth IV”. The budget will focus on the completion of on-going projects/programmes and the consolidation of the gains made in the implementation of our Ten Point Agenda anchored on the Three Pillar Policy of this Administration. The estimated total size of the Budget is Two Hundred and Twenty-Eight Billion, Seven Hundred and Forty-Two Million, Six Hundred and Two Thousand, Three Hundred and Fifty-Six Naira (N228, 742,602,356.00) only. This is made up of Eighty One Billion, Six Hundred and Thirty-Four Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-Two Thousand, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Nine Naira (N81, 634,672,799.00) only as Recurrent Expenditure. One Hundred and Forty-Seven Billion, One Hundred and Seven Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Fifty-Seven Naira (N147, 107,929,557.00) only is for Capital Expenditure. RECURRENT REVENUE The 2014 Budget will be funded from our traditional sources of revenue, namely; the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) which has been projected at the total sum of Sixteen Billion, Five Hundred and Twenty Million, Three Hundred and Sixty Thousand, One Hundred and Forty-One Naira (N16, 520,360,141.00) only. The sum of Forty Nine Billion, Three Hundred Million Naira (N49, 300,000,000.00) only is expected from Statutory Revenue Allocation (SRA) and Four Billion, Eight Hundred Million Naira (N4, 800,000,000.00) only is expected for Re-imbursement from the Federal Government as well as Internal and External loans. The expected Capital Receipts include the following: Value Added Tax (VAT) is projected at Eight Billion Naira (N8,000,000,000.00) Excess Crude Proceeds is estimated at Three Billion, Six Hundred and Seventy-Seven Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N3, 677,200,000.00). A total expected Draw-Down of Four Billion, Four Hundred and Forty-Three Million, Forty-Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Thirty Eight Naira (N4, 443,045,838.00) is from Donor Agencies. RECURRENT EXPENDITURE ESTIMATES The estimated total Recurrent Expenditure for the 2014 fiscal year is Eighty One Billion, Six Hundred and Thirty-Four Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-Two Thousand, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Nine Naira (N81, 634,672,799.00) only, representing about 36% of the entire budget. Of this amount, Twenty-Two Billion, Two Hundred and Forty-One Million, Fifty-Six Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty-Nine Naira (N22,241,056,659.00) only representing 27.24% is for Personnel Cost, while Fifty Nine Billion, Three Hundred and Ninety-Three Million, Six Hundred and Sixteen Thousand, One Hundred and Forty Naira (N59,393,616,140.00) is for Overhead Cost. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE ESTIMATE Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, this year’s Capital Budget Estimate is One Hundred and Forty-Four Billion, One Hundred and Seven Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Fifty-Seven Naira (N144,107,929,557.00) only. This is 63.84% of the 2014 budget estimate. The Sectoral Allocation of the Capital Budget is as follows: AMOUNT =N= % PERF. 1. Economic Sector N 80.3 Billion -representing - 55.00% 2. Administrative Sector N 22.8 Billion “ 15.82% 3. Social Sector N 43.2 Billion “ 28.61% 4. Law and Justice Sector N 0.8 Billion “ 0.57% TOTAL N 147.1 Billion 100.00% DETAILS OF THE POLICY TRUST AND PROGRAMMES OF THE BUDGET During the 2014 fiscal year, deliberate and determined efforts will be directed towards the completion of all on-going projects and programmes geared towards the overall development and growth of our dear state. Specific details of the projects and programmes of the 2014 Budget include among many others; WORKS Under this Sub-sector, emphasis will still be on the completion of on-going fly over and road projects. The sum of Thirty Seven Billion, Six Hundred and Thirty Seven Million, Six Hundred Thousand Naira (N37, 637,600,000.00) only has been allocated for the completion of both new and on-going roads and bridges across the state representing 25.84% of the capital estimate. The sum of Six Billion, One Hundred and Fifty-Seven Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N6, 157,500,000.00) only is allocated to the Transport Sub-sector. Of this amount Five Billion Naira (N5, 000,000,000.00) only is set aside as the state’s intervention at the Yakubu Gowon Airport upgrade. AGRICULTURE The Agricultural Sub-sector has been allocated the sum of Six Billion, One Hundred and Twenty-Three Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Two Thousand Naira (N6, 123,982,000.00) only for its programmes in the 2014 budget. Other projects include; Procurement of Fertilizer, Construction of new Abattoir, Rehabilitation of Panyam Fish Farm as well as Kuru Livestock Rehabilitation which have been allocated the sum of One Billion Naira (N1,000,000,000.00) each amounting to Four Billion Naira. HEALTH CARE DELIVERY Our Government has over the years continued to show concern on the dilapidated conditions of our health facilities in the State. It is in this light that the sum of Eleven Billion, Five Hundred and Forty-Two Million, Five Thousand, Three Hundred and Twenty-Seven Naira (N11, 542,005,327.00) only is estimated in this year’s budget. This represents 8.03% of the Capital Budget. Emphasis will be on the continuation of the renovation and upgrading of General and Cottage Hospitals in the State. The sum of Five Billion Naira (N5, 000,000,000.00) has been set aside for equipping the hospitals when the renovation and construction works are completed. The State Government through the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Programme will also provide numerous Primary Health Care Facilities across the State. The sum of One Billion, Two Hundred Million Naira only (N1, 200,000,000.00) is provided for the payment of counterpart funds for this programme. EDUCATION The Education Sub-sector is allocated the sum Nineteen Billion, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Six Million, Two Hundred and Eight-Five Thousand, One Hundred and Thirty-Six Naira (N19, 986,285,136.00) only in the fiscal year’s estimate. This represents 13.90% of the Capital Estimate. The first phase of the present massive renovation of Schools across the three Senatorial Zones will be completed during the 2014 fiscal year, while the second phase will commence immediately with over Four Billion Naira (N4,000,000,000.00) allocated for it. The Plateau State University, Bokkos now Solomon Lar University, has been allocated the sum of Four Billion, Fifty Eight Million, Sixty Four Thousand, Nine hundred and Twenty One Naira (N4,058,064,921.00) in the budget for construction and provision of facilities. You are aware that I recently flagged-off the foundation laying of some of these projects at the University following the earlier release of Two Billion Naira. Also, the Plateau State Universal Primary Education Board has an estimate of Two Billion, Three Hundred and One Million, Eight Hundred and Sixty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Thirty Eight Naira) N2,301,865,838.00 in the budget for the provision of basic infrastructures at the primary level. WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION Mr. Speaker, this administration has invested a lot of money on water supply in the state. Presently, there is massive replacement of old and dilapidated pipes. The sum of Four Billion, Five Hundred and Thirty-Eight Million, Three Hundred and Five Thousand, Two Hundred Naira (N4, 538,305,200.00) is allocated for water supply and sanitation in this year’s budget. The sum of One Million, Five Hundred Million Naira (N1, 500,000,000.00) has been set aside for the completion of expansion of pipeline to new areas, replacement of aged pipes, construction of two new treatment plants at Rabin Du and Kwal, rehabilitation of booster station, as well as construction of three water reservoirs. While the dredging and expansion of Yelwa Rabin Du ponds will be completed in 2014 with an allocation of Three Hundred Million Naira (N300, 000,000.00). Government has also procured Automatic Water Meters which will be installed in every household and commercial centre for effective monitoring and control of water usage. This is to enable proper collection of revenue. ADMINISTRATION This sector has continued to play its laudable role in the achievement of socio-political stability in Plateau especially during period of crises. To this end, substantial capital allocations have been provided for the various programmes in the administrative sub-sector to execute projects, programmes and procurement of equipment that will ensure efficient performance of their statutory functions. The Office of the Secretary to the State Government has been allocated the sum of Twelve Billion, One Hundred and Seventy Five Million, Seven Hundred and Seventeen Thousand Naira (N12, 175,717,000.00) for its projects. Amongst them are; a. Construction/completion of New Government House Rayfield; Two Billion, Seven Hundred Million Naira (N2, 700,000,000.00) only b. Procurement of Security Equipment and Assets – Two Billion, Six Hundred Million Naira (N2, 600,000,000.00) only c. Renovation/furnishing of Govt. lodge, Asokoro, Abuja – Four Hundred Million Naira (N400, 000,000.00) only d. Renovation of 1st Government House – Three Billion, Two Hundred Million Naira (N3, 200,000,000.00) only e. Procurement of Official Vehicles - Four Hundred and Fifty Million, Seven Hundred and Seventeen Thousand Naira (N450,717,000.00) only f. MDGs Counterpart - One Billion, Two hundred Million Naira (N1, 200,000,000.00) only The Office of the Governor has been allocated the sum of One Billion, Three Hundred and Forty Five Million Naira (N1, 345,000,000.00) only for the execution of its programmes. The Plateau State House of Assembly is allocated the total sum of Nine Hundred and Seven One Million, Nine Hundred and Fifteen Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty Naira (N971, 915,330.00) only in the budget. This will be used to complete renovation and extension of the House of Assembly Complex, the establishment of Data Bank and other facilities. The Office of the Head of Civil Service has the sum of One Billion, Six Hundred and Forty-Two Million, Eight Hundred and Eighty-One Thousand Naira (N1, 642,881,000.00) only for its projects. These include renovation and furnishing of J.D. Gomwalk Secretariat, Five Hundred Million Naira (N500, 000,000.00); construction of New Human Resource Development Institute, Eight Hundred and Forty One Million, One Hundred and Thirty One Thousand Naira (N841,131,000.00) only. The construction/furnishing of Board of Internal Revenue Office Complex has an estimate of Two Hundred Million Naira (N200, 000,000.00) only The sum of One Billion, Five Hundred Million, Naira (N1, 500,000,000.00) has been earmarked for the construction and renovation of First Class Traditional Rulers Palaces. To enhance quick dispensation of Justice, the Judiciary will continue to receive attention of the State Government. To this end, the sum of Five Hundred and Thirty-Three Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty Thousand Naira (N533,730,000.00) has been set aside for the construction of High Court Complex; renovation of High Courts and Magistrate Court; renovation of Customary and Sharia Courts of Appeal. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Work on the National Youth Service Corps Permanent Orientation Camp is almost completed. The facility has already been put into partial use. Therefore, the sum of One Billion Naira (N1, 000,000,000.00) only has been estimated for the completion of the project. Also, the Youth Centres at Pankshin and Shendam as well as Azi Nyako Youth Center in Jos, will be renovated and equipped at the cost of One Hundred and Twenty Million Naira (N120, 000,000.00) only. SPORTS DEVELOPMENT The International Olympic Stadium Complex will be completed in 2014. Work has reached advanced stage as the State has indicated interest to host the 2016 National Sports Festival there. It is in the light of this that the sum of Five Billion, Five Hundred and Sixty-Three Million, Six Hundred and Fourteen Thousand Naira (N5, 563,614,000.00) only has been allocated for the completion of the stadium, access roads and parking lots around the stadium. The sum of One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira only (N50, 000,000.00) is allocated for procurement of land and site plan for the International Sports Academy. An indoor sports complex is to be constructed with Two Billion Naira only (N2, 000,000,000=00) set aside for that. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION The information and communication sub-sector has an estimate of One Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty-One Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred and Three Naira (N1, 931,897,703.00) only in the 2014 budget. Of this amount, the sum of Seven Hundred and Seventeen Million, Five Hundred and Fifteen Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty Naira (N717, 515,460.00) is allocated to the Plateau Publishing Corporation for the procurement of equipment, consumables, the renovation of the Joseph Gomwalk building and other facilities. The Plateau Printing Press has an allocation of Four Hundred and Eighty Six million, One Hundred and Nine Thousand, One Hundred and Eighty One Naira (N486, 109,181.00) only for the purchase and installation of state of the arts printing press amongst others. The Plateau Radio Television Corporation has an estimate of Six Hundred and Twenty Six million, and Fifty Three Thousand Naira (N626, 053,000.00) only to revitalize the Broadcasting Industry. LANDS DEVELOPMENT The Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning is being repositioned to be a major source of revenue earner for the State. It is to this end that the sum of One Billion, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Nine Million Naira (N1,899,000,000.00) only is allocated in the 2014 budget for projects. These include the mapping of cadastral Jos, Eight Hundred and Eighty Million Naira (N880,000,000.00); Public Acquisition and Land Compensation Five Hundred Million Naira (N500,000,000.00); expansion of Plateau Geographic Information Centre One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N150,000,000.00)only and many others. URBAN DEVELOPMENT The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has the sum of Seven Billion, Seven Hundred and Sixty-Eight Million Naira (N7, 768,000,000.00) only for its projects. Some of its projects are the implementation of Greater Jos Master Plan Two Billion Naira (N2, 000,000,000.00) only. The sum of One Billion Naira (N1,000,000,000.00) only is estimated for compensation for demolished properties and decongestion exercise. Construction of Akila Machunga road with spur to Abattoir, Seven Hundred Million Naira (N700,000,000.00) only. Construction of Angwan Rogo roads, Dualization of Zaria Cresent to Tafawa Balewa to cost the sum of One Billion, Three Hundred Million Naira (N1,300,000,000.00) only, and many others. The Jos Metropolitan Development Board is allocated the sum of Three Hundred and Five Million Naira (N305,000,000.00) only for the procurement of development control equipment, while the sum of One Billion, Three Hundred and Eighteen Million, Eight Hundred and Twenty Two Thousand, Three Hundred and Eighty Eight Naira (N1,318,822,388.00) only, is estimated for the construction of new fire stations in 14 LGAs, renovation of Fire Service Headquarters and the procurement of additional fire fighting equipment. As part of promoting harmony between man and the environment as well as to enhance the landscape of the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, two parks are to be constructed with One Billion Naira only (N1, 000,000,000=00) set aside TOURISM AND CULTURE The sum of Seven Billion, Five Hundred and Thirty-Eight Million, Sixty Thousand, Five Hundred and Fifty-Eight Naira (N7, 538,060,558.00) only has been estimated for this Sub-sector. Of this amount, Four Billion Naira (N4, 000,000,000.00) only is for the Renovation/Upgrading of Plateau Hotel to a 5-star Hotel. Also Four Hundred and Seventy-Four Million, Four Hundred and Ninety-Six Thousand Naira (N474, 496,000.00) only is estimated for the completion of Indoor Theatre. One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N150, 000,000.00) only is allocated for the upgrading of Solomon Lar Amusement Park. The Plateau State Tourism Corporation has an estimate of Two Billion, One Hundred and Thirty Three Million Naira (N2, 133,000,000.00) only, in the 2014 budget for the expansion and rehabilitation of Jos Wildlife Park and other facilities. ENVIRONMENT The sum of Five Hundred and Sixty-Eight Million, Five Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty-Eight Naira (N568, 564,558.00) is estimated for Environmental Protection. Key projects here include procurement of solid waste trucks, soil and gully erosion control at Relevant Technology, Jos Garkawa, Pyache, Dadin-Kowa, Kurgwi and Jos Zoo to Jankwano Hospital in Jos city. COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES This administration is committed to laying a firm foundation for the accelerated industrialization of the State in the 2014 budget year. This is with the view to fully utilize our comparative advantage in areas where we have abundant natural resources. To this end, Government has planned to invest the sum of Five Hundred Million Naira (N500, 000,000.00) only for the Foron Fertilizer Factory. Also, the establishment of Cassava Processing Plant at Kuru is allocated the sum of Seven Hundred and Twenty Four Million Naira (N724, 000,000.00) only. The State Government has also allocated the sum of One Billion, Five Hundred Million Naira (N1, 500,000,000.00) only for acquisition of Permanent Trade Fair and Partial Development of the site. Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, we are not unmindful of the fact that the strength of our State cannot be only measured by the resources we have been able to mobilize, but, the resourcefulness of our people. This proves that though faced with various obstacles and challenges, God has made it possible for us to prevail and continue to be resilient and strong. This is not a government that makes empty promises but a responsible government that places the interest of the people above all and carries out policies for the benefit of the people and well-being of all. As a government and as a people, we do not want to dwell on the past. We want to focus on the future. Indeed, that is the message of this budget. The 2014 budget is formulated to ensure that the economy continues to expand at a fast pace as well as reduce the fiscal deficit. This is with the overall objective of prospering the state and promoting the wellbeing of our people, through strengthening the development of rural infrastructural provision in a more comprehensive manner. The details of the budget breakdown will be presented to the public by the Honourable Commissioner of Finance in due course. CONCLUSION: The 2014 budget will continue with the tradition of placing the welfare of the people and strengthening of the economy as our top priority. What is important is the creation of a brighter future for the Plateau person, a future full of hope and prosperity. It is not only about unity in diversity, improved public service delivery system, or restructuring the economy. It includes creating a new path for Plateau States next phase of development. What we require from the citizens is your continuous support and goodwill as we move the state towards the path of growth and unity. Plateau State must continue to rise! Thank you for listening and God bless Plateau State.
Posted on: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 15:23:49 +0000
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