BudgIT Report Rates Kebbi as Best-Managed Northern State
The Kebbi State government has been lauded for its fiscal prudence and effective management of resources, according to the recent BudgIT report on the fiscal position of Nigerian states.
The report, which ranked Kebbi as the best-managed state in the northern region, was presented by the BudgIT Institute, a non-partisan fiscal policy think-tank.
Governor's Response
Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Attahiru Bafarawa, expressed his gratitude to the BudgIT Institute for their assessment and commended the institute for their commitment to transparency and accountability in public finance management.
Dr. Bafarawa stated that recognition is not the ultimate goal of the administration but the sustainability of growth in revenue generation, completion of ongoing projects, and ensuring that every expenditure results in a functional road, educated staff for schools, equipped health facilities, and water supply schemes.
Opposition Party's Response
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the report, stating that it is a mere propaganda meant to distract from the administration's failures in other sectors.
ADC spokesperson, Alhaji Mohammed, called on the government to focus on addressing the concerns of the people of Kebbi State rather than relying on false propaganda.
Alhaji Mohammed urged the government to prove its claims with tangible evidence and not just rely on a report that is politically motivated.
Kebbi State Government's Aim
The Kebbi State Government has a clear aim to improve public finance management and ensure that the state's revenue is used to benefit the people.
Governor Dr. Attahiru Bafarawa's administration has prioritized transparency and accountability in managing the state's finances, which has resulted in the state's improved ranking in the BudgIT Report.
The report acknowledges the government's efforts in improving the state's fiscal health and enhancing the quality of life of citizens.
BudgIT Institute's Criteria
- The ranking is based on the state's ability to meet its operating expenses and debt obligations with its own revenue.
- The report evaluates the fiscal position of the state and its sustainability of its debt.
- The report also looks at the priority the state gives to spending on agriculture, health, education, water supply, and other sectors.
Budget and Economic Planning Commissioner's Statement
Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Mohammed Umar, stated that the report is a clear indication of the administration's commitment to transparency and accountability in managing the state's finances.
Dr. Umar urged the opposition party, ADC, to review the report and understand the administration's efforts in improving the state's fiscal health and enhancing the quality of life for the people of Kebbi State.
Kebbi State Government's Aim
The Kebbi State Government's aim is to continue to improve the state's fiscal health, enhance the quality of life for the people of Kebbi State, and ensure that every expenditure translates into tangible improvements in the lives of citizens.
The administration is committed to transparency and accountability in managing state finances, and this ranking is a testament to the administration's dedication to delivering value for money for the people of Kebbi State.
African Democratic Congress's Response
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the BudgIT report as a mere propaganda and political maneuver.
ADC spokesperson, Alhaji Mohammed, stated that the party has no interest in engaging in constructive criticism based on facts and figures, but rather, they are interested in using the report to further their political agenda.
Alhaji Mohammed urged the government to focus on delivering on its promises to the people of Kebbi State, rather than relying on external reports that may be politically motivated.
BudgIT Institute's Methodology
- The ranking is based on the state's ability to meet its operating expenses and debt obligations using its own resources.
- The assessment evaluates the state's fiscal position, the sustainability of its debt, and the priority given to spending on agriculture, health, education, water supply, and other sectors.
- The institute's assessment is a testament to the administration's dedication to delivering value for money for the people of Kebbi State.
