Presentation of the 2027 budget proposal (Building Your Future IV)

• Your Excellency, The Deputy Governor
• The Right Honourable Speaker (KTSHA)
• The Chief Justice of the State
• The Honourable Grand Khadi
• Principal Officers of the State House of Assembly
• Other Honourable Members of the KTSHA
• The Chairman, APC, Katsina State Chapter
• The Secretary to the State Government
• The Chief of Staff,
• The Head of Civil Service of the State
• Members of the State Executive Council
• Permanent Secretaries
• Clerk to the House
• Captains of Industries
• All other Distinguished Invited Guests
• Gentlemen of the press
• Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a privilege to address the esteemed Katsina State House of Assembly as I submit the proposed budget for 2027 for your careful consideration and endorsement, a testament to our unwavering dedication to advancing the welfare of all residents of Katsina State.

2. I thank the Honourable Speaker for his exemplary leadership, and every Honourable Member for your dedication to duty and to your constituents. The constructive relationship between the executive and the legislature remains vital to good governance, and it has been a privilege to work with you in such a productive manner. The support of this House has carried forward progressive policies and programmes that have delivered real socioeconomic development across our State.

3. The authority of government is derived from its citizens. I thank the people of Katsina State for their patience and perseverance as we press on toward progress and a better future for everyone. Your support remains the foundation of everything we plan and everything we implement.

4. Mr. Speaker and esteemed Members, every budget presented under this administration has been crafted to serve the best interests of our citizens, and we remain fully committed to that principle. Our ambition is to lead Nigeria in participatory budgeting, and this budget reflects it. As this Honourable House is aware, I personally took part in the Citizens’ Budget Exercise held simultaneously across all 361 wards of our State on 18th July 2026 — an annual process held for the second time in the history of Katsina State.

In every ward, our people named their needs, weighed them, and ranked them. The first priority project chosen by citizens in each ward now forms a clear, grassroots framework for the 2027 Fiscal Year. This budget therefore answers the real and pressing needs of our communities, not assumptions made from afar.

GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES

5. In 2022, I campaigned on community-based development, seeking the insight of local residents and experts to build participatory governance. Our Building Your Future strategy is refined continually so that the voices of our communities remain central to every decision. Katsina State pioneered the Community Development Programme in Nigeria: we have provided each of our 361 wards with N10 million to meet their basic and immediate needs, and set aside reserve funds to reward the best-performing communities with further projects. This drives healthy competition without compromising the quality of the work.

6. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report significant progress against the insecurity that once threatened the peace and stability of our State. Many communities have returned to normal life, and sustained effort has pushed criminal elements into isolated pockets. We have committed substantial resources to security, and we will not relent in safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of our citizens. I thank Honourable Members for their steadfast support; the peace treaties brokered in many of your local governments show how much your participation matters.

7. Education and healthcare remain at the very top of our development agenda. We have significantly increased the number of junior and senior secondary schools, and thousands of newly recruited teachers will undergo training to raise the quality of teaching in our classrooms. The Secondary School Management Board will soon become a reality and will transform the sector further. As this budget shows, education remains central to everything we do.

In healthcare, our aim is to make Katsina State a centre of excellence for Nigeria — quality care within reach of all 361 wards, and stronger secondary health institutions behind them. We have invested heavily in diagnostic capacity and continue to work with international partners to expand hospital infrastructure efficiently and cost-effectively.

8. The 2026 wet farming season promises an abundant harvest, the reward of our farmer-focused policies: improved seeds, fertilizer and equipment delivered on time, and more extension workers in the field. Agriculture sustains the livelihoods of most of our people, and we will keep prioritising it through mechanisation, community seed development, foreign investment and stronger coordination. Our approach is holistic; we are moving from empowering farmers to building sustainable and profitable agricultural value chains.

9. Mr. Speaker, budgets built on sound policy succeed. This administration has always been policy-driven, and I commend my team for keeping every policy focused on what it delivers for our people. In the past year alone, we have advanced policies on community-based budgeting, digitalisation and start-ups, accessible mechanisation, support for internally displaced persons, sustainable healthcare in our rural communities, education management and the fight against malnutrition.

THE CHALLENGES

10. Mr. Speaker, the challenges confronting our nation are well known. Global and domestic pressures alike affect our citizens and the pace of implementation. Yet despite these obstacles, we have made substantial progress across every priority area.

11. On inflation, I am glad to report that food inflation is relatively low compared with previous years, a direct result of our deliberate efforts. We have continued to widen access to social care for our most vulnerable people, and we are exploring ways to lower the cost of energy and transportation for households and businesses alike.

12. Our frontline local governments have borne the heaviest burden of insecurity. Progress there has allowed our farmers to return to their fields and raise productivity. Criminality may persist in places, but it will not stop us from reaching our objectives. We will keep working to ensure Katsina State remains a vibrant and attractive destination for investment.

13. Our community needs assessment and townhalls told us exactly where the pressure lies. It is easy to speak in general terms about education, healthcare, infrastructure, water and sanitation, and climate change; it is far more valuable to hold concrete, community-level data that shows us where to focus first.

14.a For education, our people report inadequate staffing and inadequate learning materials. This is a generational investment, and we are working hard to close a deficit deepened by the destruction of insecurity.

14.b On healthcare, a fully functional primary healthcare centre in every ward will transform access. Mr. Speaker, malaria, child malnutrition, maternal health and water-borne diseases dominate the health challenges reported by our people, and we are tackling all of them at once. We have expanded local drug production and will continue recruiting the personnel our facilities need.

14.c Water and sanitation remain critical, and this administration is determined to change how our people reach WASH facilities. Boreholes remain their main source of water, and more must be done to deliver clean water affordably. We will keep investing in treated water facilities and distribution networks, as we are doing with the Zobe Phase 1B water project. On sanitation, our ambition is plain: to be the first open defecation-free State in Nigeria.

14.d Mr. Speaker, basic infrastructure is the backbone of every community. In collaboration with our Local Government Councils, we will continue to provide access roads, drainages, markets, public transport and streetlights. The community development programmes will double our reach, even as we expand linkages and energy infrastructure across the entire State.

14.e Our statewide townhalls shaped this budget directly. Every one of our 361 wards will receive a special project of its own choosing. Beyond that, community-generated data now guides every other intervention across agriculture, MSMEs, WASH facilities, women empowerment, environment and climate change, and security — so that our people receive exactly what they asked for.

The 2027 budget is the most participatory budget in Katsina State's history. It carries the voices, priorities, and aspirations of our citizens as we complete the first mandate entrusted to us by the people.

REVIEW OF THE 2026 BUDGET PERFORMANCE

15. Honourable members we have carefully monitored budget performance on a quarterly basis to ensure we are implementing our projects and programs according to the requirements of the law. I shall present to you the performance for the year 2026 compiled up to AUGUST. As you all know, the final four months of the year also tend to be the best performing as projects are completed so we expect significant improvements over our already impressive performance.

16. Mr. Speaker, the 2026 BUDGET sought to improve access to education, healthcare, water, social support, and agriculture amongst other objectives. We also aimed to boost internally generated revenue and block leakages in all areas of government. We have been able to make considerable progress on all fronts, thanks to the support of this House.

17. It is my great pleasure to present the highlights of the 2026 BUDGET performance to the Honorable House as follows:

THE 2026 BUDGET PERFORMANCE

18. The total Recurrent Revenue and Expenditure as at 28 August 2026 is:

Recurrent Revenue, including Opening Balance, is in total sum of N267,468,673,256.14 = 44.16%

• This comprises:
• N25,644,017,927.71 Opening Balance for the 2026 = 91.59%
• N205,291,755,187.12 State Government Share from FAAC=42.01%
• N36,532,900,141.32 Independent Revenue = 41.07%
• N116,413,596,594.08 Capital Receipts = 39.84%

19. The State has had a positive inflow from both statutory and special allocations from the Federation Account, resulting to higher performance in this segment of the budget.

20. The rejuvenation of the State’s revenue collection strategies, which include among others, opening new revenue windows, the use of TSA, proactive revenue investigations, zero tolerance on leakages, and accountability on revenue returns, will help in promoting the State’s IGR performance by another impressive record.

21. Mr. Speaker, Honourable members, ladies and Gentlemen, the accruals of the sum of N116,413,596,594.08 from AIDS, Grants, and Capital Development components of the 2026 BUDGET is a help in streamlining the record of the State Capital Receipts Revenue generation.

22. Our revenue performance was instrumental to our ability to implement impactful projects and programs for the benefit of our people. The unprecedented revenue performance was also reflected in our expenditure performance for the year.

23. We achieved an expenditure performance of 32.88% by August as we continue to complete several projects before the end of the year. We expect this figure to close much higher in our Third and Fourth quarterly report for 2026. The State capital investments have a record of 26.57% against the approved budget this year. I wish to draw the attention of the House that, the Government has expended substantial funds in supporting other non-salary recurring expenditure in education, operations and other social services, which include urban renewal initiatives and the payment of several years of pension and gratuity liabilities owed by the State.

24. RECURRENT AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PERFORMANCE is to the tune of N295,189,439,271.00 with an overall 32.88% performance of the annual provision, which is broken down as follows:

• Recurrent expenditure N102,173,896,728.55 = 59.64%
• Capital Expenditure N193,015,542,542.45 = 26.57%

SECTORAL PERFORMANCE

25. Generally, the implementation of the 2026 BUDGET has outperformed previous year’s budgets across all the critical sectors.

Leveraging on the increased revenues recorded this year, it was easier for the government to implement various projects and programs from the budget as it aimed to achieve its strategic policy objectives.

The sectoral expenditure performance of the 2026 BUDGET so far is as follows:

• The Administrative Sector has an overall performance of ₦63,669,397,514.43, representing 34.22% of the Approved Budget;
• The Economic Sector, has an expenditure performance of ₦130,750,858,573.41 representing 34.59% of the annual provision and we expect this figure to rise significantly before the end of the year;
• Law and Justice, achieved ₦3,777,505,125.73 which is 49.96% of its total budget and;
• The Social Sector recorded an expenditure performance of ₦96,991,678,057.42 represents 29.73%

26. HIGHLIGHTS OF PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS EXECUTED.

WORKS AND HOUSING

Infrastructure drives economic growth and is a top priority for this administration. Improved roads in Katsina State cut travel times, boost access to agricultural products, and enhance rural living. Despite high costs, we are building on prior efforts to further connect the state.

We focused on current projects, clearing up the following list: some projects have already been completed, while others are still underway. The ongoing projects include:

• Completion of Funtua Urban Renewal for a sum of N4,509,789,814.67
• Completion of Katsina Urban Renewal Projects Completion for a sum of N20,026,379,012.38
• Completion of Construction of M/Musawa-Gingin-Tabanni Road for a sum of N1,000,000,000.00
• Completion of Construction of Kunduru-Kadanya Road for a sum of N6,893,919,326.26
• Daura Western Bypass dual carriageway for a sum of N1,958,126,231.59
• Supply of 30Unit Hybrid Buses for a sum of N3,705,210,990.00
• Construction of Housing Estate and site services for a sum of N4,508,400,093.79

EDUCATION

27. We remain dedicated to advancing education, greatly aided by intervention funds from development partners. We have accounted for the full amount spent on both ongoing and completed projects and programs as detailed below.

• Payment of SSCE 2026 (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS) N2,069,127,425 in collaboration with Local Government Councils.
• Continuation of the Construction and Maintenance of 3No. Special Model Schools N3,545,718,231.84
• Renovation & Construction Secondary Schools across the State under 'Adolescent Girls Initiative Learning Empowerment (AGILE) Programme N10,527,668,149.97
• Renovations and Rehabilitations for the Transforming Education Sector in the State through TESS Programme N13,028,760,095.23
• Primary Schools Intervention Projects Katsina State Government in collaboration with Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) N5,876,006,193.54
• School Feeding for the students in both Schools under Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and Science and Technical Education Board N1,045,710,900.3
• Rehabilitation/Renovation of STEB Schools (CDP Town Hall) N229,468,000.88
• Purchase of Modern Equipment’s for Katsina Youth Craft Village N1,346,591,665.75
• Scholarship Programme for our Local and Foreign Students N1,264,652,187.97
• Completion of 3No Blocks of Males and 2No Blocks of Females Hostels in the Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management N96,625,682.00

28. As promised in our strategic policy, we have begun construction of 3 model schools with one in each senatorial zone of the State. These schools will offer world-class education for the gifted and best performing children of the poor entirely on merit. The model school in Radda is now completed and commenced the Academic activities.

29. Mr. Speaker, our intervention in the education sector is impacting positively on decongesting classrooms, improving pupils-teacher ratio, increasing enrolment rate, and much more. We are confident that our upcoming comprehensive policy for the sector will accelerate results in the sector.

HEALTH

30. Healthcare remains one of the critical sectors for this administration as we set out to build the best healthcare sector in Nigeria

31. Mr. Speaker, Katsina State currently has the highest number of primary, secondary and tertiary health institutions in Nigeria totaling 1751 out of which over 85% are functional.

• The administration has spent a total of N4,709,267,000.00 on State Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance system Program this year.
• Renovation of Kankara General Hospital N816,971,962.51
• This administration has so far invested over N9,590,901,047.2 from 2025 to date for Equipping medical Imaging Centre at GARSH Katsina which will be converted into a World-Class Cancer and Imaging Centre for our dear state.
• General Renovation and Upgrading of an existing Structure in Malumfashi Satellite Campus of College of Nursing Sciences N88,799,532.25
• Renovation and Upgrading of Katsina Reformatory Centre N77,616,485.64
• Purchase of Drugs N350,000,000.00

WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

32. Honourable Members, it is widely recognised that water is essential to life. This administration has prioritised ensuring access to potable drinking water, particularly as groundwater becomes increasingly scarce and costly for our citizens. Additionally, we are addressing environmental concerns by responding proactively to the challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation affecting many of our communities.

Some of the key projects in water and environment during the period under review include:

• Procurement and Distribution of Diesel at Water stations across the State N637,970,000.00
• Procurement of water treatment chemicals for N780,675,750.00
• SURWASH Programme for the provision of access and sustainable hygienic water supply N5,583,130,969.60
• State Government Contribution to Ecological Projects N1,007,525,165.56
• Flood and Erosion Control Projects N1,011,938,081.10
• Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) N1,321,002,940.18

AGRICULTURE

33. My focus on agriculture is unparalled as we seek to improve the productivity of farms, reduce post-harvest losses, and improve value addition on our farm produce.

34. We have expended unprecedented amounts on purchase and distribution of farming inputs to farmers to achieve our targets, and we have Allah to thank for productive farming season. Food security is key to sustainable development and our investment in the agricultural sector will have impacts beyond the borders of our state.

35. The government has made the following investments in the agricultural sector in 2026:

• Procurement of Fertilizer N21,431,620,000.00 in conjunction with Local Government Councils
• Development of Irrigations across the State N479,563,697.76
• Procurement of Improved Seeds N441,259,000.00
• Seed Multiplication Project N269,347,500.00
• 45. In all Mr. Speaker, we are happy to say that, these efforts, with the help of Allah, have led to a bumper harvest in Katsina State in spite of the prohibitive threats of bandits on our peasant farmers.

36. In all Mr. Speaker, we are happy to say that, these efforts, with the help of Almighty Allah, is projected to a bumper harvest in Katsina State.

RURAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

37. The sum of N3,107,053,491.16 has been expended on construction/provision of Rural Access Road to ease movement of Agricultural Marketing Activities across the State.

SECURITY

38. Mr. Speaker, our community-driven approach to security is now widely adopted. I appreciate the Members' support for the Community Watch Corps legislation and increased state funding for security. While we have made progress, further action is needed to fully address insecurity.

39. We have spent the following as part of our security plan in 2026:

1. Procurement and Management of Security Asset N1,342,663,185.29

2. Payment of Security allowances and funding of security operations to the tune of N6,162,807,422.00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

40. Mr. Speaker I would like to conclude by highlighting some key projects and programs that are impactful in 2026. They include:

• Provision of solar power plant, Installation, Replacement and Repairs of Energy infrastructure across the State N3,892,834,316.09
• Land Acquisition & Compensation for development projects to the sum N3,512,336,226.12
• Emergency Response Statewide on Road Repairs and Maintenance N260,429,607.66

BRIEF ON THE 2027 BUDGET PROPOSAL

41. Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members of this Distinguished House, it is with great honour and a deep sense of responsibility that I present the fourth consecutive annual budget of our administration. As we mark this milestone together, I am more confident than ever that our partnership remains vital to the vision we share for Katsina State.

The oversight function of this legislature is a cornerstone of our democracy, securing accountability, transparency and the prudent management of public resources. I reaffirm my steadfast commitment to working with this Honourable House as we strengthen good governance and build a brighter, more prosperous future for the people of Katsina State.

In preparing the 2027 fiscal proposal, we took a pragmatic, disciplined and realistic view of both revenue and expenditure. We reviewed every available funding source to ensure fiscal balance, strengthen implementation and reduce the risk of shortfalls. Each Ministry, Department and Agency was thoroughly engaged and required to justify its expenditure framework against our development blueprint, “Building Your Future”, the resources available to us, and the pressing needs of our communities.

Every project, programme and initiative in this draft budget has been chosen to improve the lives and well-being of our citizens. We remain resolute that the dividends of democracy and the benefits of good governance will reach every part of our dear State, urban and rural alike.

42. Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, it is therefore my honour and privilege, as the Executive Governor of Katsina State, to present before this esteemed House the highlights of the 2027 Appropriation Bill, as follows:

• THE TOTAL BUDGET SIZE = N828,638,844,091.48

43. The total size of the Budget is the sum of N828,638,844,091.48 (Eight Hundred and Twenty-Eight Billion, Six Hundred and Thirty-Eight Million, Eight Hundred and Forty-Four Thousand, Ninety-One Naira, Forty-Eight Kobo), each for Revenue and Expenditure.

44. Compared with the Approved 2026 Budget, this Draft Budget shows a decrease of (69,226,234,190.57) Sixty-Nine Billion, Two Hundred and Twenty-Six Million, Two Hundred and Thirty-Four Thousand, One Hundred and Ninety Naira, Fifty-Seven Kobo, representing a (7.71%) decrease.

45. REVENUE:

A) RECURRENT REVENUE = N583,580,821,773.81 (Five Hundred and Eighty-Three Billion, Five Hundred and Eighty Million, Eight Hundred and Twenty-One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Seventy-Three Naira, Eighty-One Kobo), broken down as follows:

• A FAAC component = N487,807,959,918.42; and
• An IGR component = N95,772,861,855.39

46. Recurrent revenue has increased by N5,929,561,942.63 (Five Billion, Nine Hundred and Twenty-Nine Million, Five Hundred and Sixty-One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Forty-Two Naira, Sixty-Three Kobo), representing a 1.03% increase.

B) CAPITAL RECEIPTS = N234,302,919,675.27

47. EXPENDITURE:

• Recurrent Expenditure = N190,726,262,820.44 (One Hundred and Ninety Billion, Seven Hundred and Twenty-Six Million, Two Hundred and Sixty-Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twenty Naira, Forty-Four Kobo), representing 23.02%, comprising:
• Personnel cost of N79,719,417,418.80
• Other Recurrent/Overhead costs of N111,006,845,401.64
• Capital Expenditure = N637,912,581,271.03 (Six Hundred and Thirty-Seven Billion, Nine Hundred and Twelve Million, Five Hundred and Eighty-One Thousand, Two Hundred and Seventy-One Naira, Three Kobo), representing 76.98%.

48. The 2027 proposed capital expenditure shows a decrease of 12.20%. Recurrent expenditure, by contrast, has risen by 11.34%, driven by critical obligations: the implementation of reviewed salaries for state-owned higher institutions, the payment of gratuities, provision for new recruitment in key sectors such as education and health, and higher IGR targets for self-sustaining revenue agencies.

SECTORAL ALLOCATIONS

Sector

N

%

Administrative Sector

198,546,552,235.36

23.96%

Economic Sector

303,172,298,067.56

36.59%

Law & Justice Sector

9,187,159,541.32

1.11%

Social Sector

317,732,834,247.24

38.34%

Total Budget Size

828,638,844,091.48

100.00%

49. TOP 5 RANKING CAPITAL ALLOCATION SECTORS

A total of ₦637.91 billion is proposed for capital projects in 2027. Of this, ₦325.45bn, representing 51.02% of the capital budget, goes to five priority sectors:

• Basic & Higher Education – ₦83.82 billion (13.14%) — better learning infrastructure, wider access to scholarship intervention, and stronger vocational and tertiary institutions.
• Works & Housing – ₦71.60 billion (11.22%) — roads and housing development to improve connectivity and urban growth.
• Agriculture & Livestock – ₦65.88 billion (10.33%) — food security, livestock value-chain development and climate smart agriculture.
• Health – ₦53.64 billion (8.41%) — upgrading and expanding health facilities at every level, deepening diagnostic capacity, and providing specialised equipment for advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment at our tertiary health centre.
• Rural Development – ₦50.51 billion (7.92%) — stronger rural infrastructure and community-level projects.

50. The remaining capital allocation of ₦312.47 billion (48.98%) supports other essential sectors such as security and e-governance, to ensure balanced development across the State.

CONCLUSION

51. Mr. Speaker, we will continue to act with prudence and to discharge our responsibilities with integrity. I urge every public servant to remain committed to effective and efficient service delivery as we begin another year of this administration, God willing.

We are grateful to have fulfilled our constitutional obligation in preparing and presenting this proposal for the benefit of the good people of Katsina State. The responsibility now rests with this distinguished House. I look forward to your constructive engagement as we refine and strengthen this proposal to meet the needs and aspirations of our constituents, confident that you will exercise sound judgement, uphold accountability and discharge your legislative duties with the utmost diligence. It is my sincere expectation that this budget will be considered and enacted into law efficiently and in good time.

On behalf of the Government and the good people of Katsina State, and of all members of the Executive Council, I thank this Honourable House and its distinguished Members for your continued support, cooperation and commitment to the progress of our dear State.

My sincere gratitude goes also to the Judiciary; the members of the Executive Council; our traditional institutions, including their Royal Highnesses, the Emirs of Katsina and Daura; the Council of Ulamah; and the Christian Association of Nigeria, for their steadfast support, guidance and solidarity, particularly in critical moments. We equally appreciate the cooperation and sacrifices of our conventional security agencies and our local security outfits in confronting insecurity and protecting the lives and property of our citizens across the State.

Let me offer a special prayer for all our security personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. May Almighty Allah accept their sacrifices, forgive their shortcomings, and reward them with the highest ranks of Jannatul Firdaus. They embodied the highest ideals of courage, patriotism and selfless service to our people.

Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, we acknowledge with deep appreciation the invaluable contributions of our development partners: the World Bank, UNDP, UNHCR, UNICEF, FCDO, the Islamic Development Bank, the African Development Bank, and the international non-governmental organisations operating in Katsina State. Your partnership has strengthened our development effort, and we look forward to working even more closely with you in the coming year.

Finally, I thank our dedicated civil servants, whose professionalism, commitment and resilience make possible the consistent implementation of government programmes year after year and across successive administrations. I commend, in particular, the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning for its diligence and tireless work in preparing this proposal.

As we look ahead to the 2027 General Elections, I extend my very best wishes to all political actors, candidates, political parties and, indeed, to all the good people of Katsina State and of Nigeria. May these elections be peaceful, credible, free, fair and transparent; may our people exercise their constitutional rights freely and responsibly; and may the outcome reflect their genuine will.

Whatever our political affiliations, let us promote peace, tolerance, mutual respect and responsible participation. Elections come and go, but the bonds that unite us as a people, and the progress of our State, must remain our collective priority. To all who will offer themselves for public service, I wish you success and pray that Almighty Allah grants you wisdom, good health and strength to serve humanity according to His will. To the people of Katsina State, I pray that Almighty Allah guides your choices and protects our State from violence, division and rancour.

To all of you, I say a sincere thank you for your service, your partnership and your commitment to the development of Katsina State. May Almighty Allah continue to guide us, strengthen us, and grant us the wisdom and courage to serve our people faithfully.

May He bless Katsina State, bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and grant us lasting peace, prosperity and sustainable development.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

May God bless the good people of Katsina State.

May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.