2010:BUDGET OF RENEWED HOPE
THE 2010 DRAFT BUDGET SPEECH PRESENTED BY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KOGI STATE HIS EXCELLENCY, ALHAJI (DR) IBRAHIM IDRIS TO KOGI STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY IN LOKOJA, KOGI STATE ON MONDAY, 14TH DECEMBER, 2009.
PROTOCOL:
Before I present the 2010 Draft Budget, I wish to first and foremost thank the Almighty God for helping us to survive the global economic meltdown in the out-going financial year, 2009. I also express my profound appreciation to all the good people of Kogi State for their co-operation and loyalty which assisted us in contributing to the welfare of our people in a modest way in the out-going year.
Permit me to register my gratitude to all our people who promoted or encouraged cordial working relationship among the tiers and the arms of government in Kogi State. I urge us all to maintain this cordial relationship and even improve on it for the overall development of our State.
Mr Speaker Sir, Distinguished Honourable members, in the out-going 2009 financial year, I presented to you a Budget of Reality in which our expenditure commitments were designed to match our estimated available financial resources in view of the down-turn in the national and global economy. Though the realities of this economic meltdown are still with us, we are not discouraged. We are optimistic that there will be light at the end of the tunnel. It is with this hope of a better tomorrow for our people that we have packaged the various programmes, projects and policies in 2010 Draft Budget which I present to this Honourable House today. It is on the basis of this hope and our determination to provide more development facilities to improve the standard of life of our people that I have tagged the 2010 draft Budget, a “BUDGET OF RENEWED HOPE”.
The 2010 Budget is a BUDGET OF RENEWED HOPE which I have the singular honour to present at the mid-session of the life of this administration. It carries with it all the demands for the sustenance of the policies and principles that have positively impacted on the lives of our people over the years. I therefore, appeal once more, to all the people of Kogi State to continue to co-operate with this Administration and work harder in 2010 so that the State Government can succeed in achieving a better standard of living for the people of Kogi State.
Mr. Speaker sir, Honourable Members, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, before I present to you the details of the 2010 Budget proposals, I wish to review the performance of 2009 Approved Budget.
REVIEW OF 2009 APPROVED BUDGET PERFORMANCE
Mr Speaker Sir, Honourable Members, you will all recall that the total Approved Budget for the year 2009 was N78.7 billion out which the Recurrent Revenue was N44.6 billion and Capital receipts was N34.06 billion (excluding surplus of N12 billion).
2009 RECURRENT REVENUE
Out of the N44.6 billion approved as Recurrent Revenue for the year 2009, a total of N25.02 billion was collected representing 56.04% performance which is mainly as a result of the shortfall from the Federation Account. The breakdown of the performance of each revenue source against the 2009 Approved Budget is as follows:
i. Internal Revenue -N2.3 billion or 38.7%
ii. State‘s share from the Federation Account – N14.7 billion or 54.9%
iii. Value Added Tax (VAT) – N4.9 billion or 81.7%
iv. Excess crude –N3.1 billion or 51.7%
v. Refund from Federal Government of over deduction of External loan recovery –N108 million
2009 RECURRENT EXPENDITURE
A total sum of N32.6 billion was approved for recurrent expenditure for the year 2009. However, N17billion was spent on overhead costs, salaries and wages of civil and public servants as at the end of October, 2009 representing 52.1% performance. This level of performance is mainly as a result of the State staff audit which was carried out in the state between April and November 2009. The Report on the staff audit indicates that there are some ghost workers in the service of Kogi State. The state Government has set up a committee to study the report and make its recommendations.
2009 CAPITAL RECEIPTS
Out of N46.1 billion approved as capital receipts for year 2009 only N15.5 billion was realised as at the end of October, 2009 representing 33.6% performance.
2009 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
The sum of N46.1 billion was approved as capital expenditure for 2009 fiscal year out of which N15.47 billion was actually expended on capital projects and programmes representing 33.55% performance. The following programmes and projects were executed in 2009 financial year.
ECONOMIC SECTOR:
AGRICULTURE
In 2009 fiscal year, the State Government spent a total sum of N484.4 million on agricultural programmes and projects as against the N910 million allocated in 2009 Approved Budget, representing 53.2%. This amount was spent on the following:
i) Agricultural Development Project (ADP) activities - N52 million.
ii) Procurement of fertilizer and other agricultural inputs – N231.9 million
iii) Payment of N200 million as Government Cash Counterpart Contribution to attract N1 billion from the Federal Government for the establishment of oil palm projects in the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.
iv) Cocoa Rehabilitation and Regeneration programmes - N6.1 million.
ENERGY
Out of the N3.9 billion approved for energy subsector in 2009, the sum of N229.7 million was spent on rural electrification, street lighting and generating sets for some public buildings in the State.
COMMERCE, FINANCE AND CO-OPERATIVES, AND MANUFACTURING
In 2009, the state Government spent a total sum of N635.3 million on various projects in the Commerce, Finance, Co-operatives and Manufacturing sub-sectors. The breakdown is as follows:
a. The sum of N98.2 million was spent in 2009 to complete the Kogi State International Market.
b. A sum of N9.1 million was spent on the establishment of Neem-based organo-mineral Fertilizer Company at Anyigba.
c. A total sum of N25.7 million was spent towards the establishment of Kogi State Cement Company at Itobe, Solid Minerals Processing Company in Lokoja and Sugar project in Ibaji.
d. N2.3 million was also spent on geological exploration of selected minerals in Kogi State as at the end of October this year and
e. N500 million has been paid out of the required Government Cash Counterpart Contribution of N1 billion which will attract an additional N1 billion from Bank of Industry towards the establishment of four Small and Medium Enterprises in each of the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.
TRANSPORT
In 2009, the Transport sub-sector had a budgetary allocation of N11.0 billion out of which a total sum of N6.3 billion was actually spent representing 57.3%. Some of the roads which were completed or at various stages of completion in 2009 are:
a. Agassa – Okene Eba – Edo Boundary road
b. Dekina – Olowa – Abocho – Ogbabede road
c. Ankpa – Ogodo – Akwu – Acharane road
d. Idah - Okpachala - Ajegwu road;
e. Kabba-Olle-Iluke road;
f. Idah - Onyedega road;
g. Shintaku - Odugbo- Mozum road;
h. Ageva - Ogori road;
i. Ganaja - Ajaokuta road;
j. Iyamoye – Igbagun- Ife-Olukotun - Ponyan - Jege road;
k. Oziokutu – Obangede - Secretariat road;
l. Ijowa - Jege road and
m. Dualisation of Ganaja - Lokoja road.
SOCIAL SERVICES SECTOR: EDUCATION
The education sub-sector witnessed appreciable growth during the period under review due to some far reaching decisions the state government took. In 2009 the State Government implemented the new Teachers Salary Structure (TSS). Government also recruited and posted about 1,500 new science teachers to Science Secondary Schools in the State. In addition, the State Government established four (4) new Schools of Remedial studies which are located at Abejukolo, Alloma, Osara and Koton-Karfe thereby providing our students the opportunity of improving their chances of university admission. The State Government released the sum of N1 billion as take-off grant for the establishment of College of Education (Technical) Kabba. Furthermore, the sum of N118million was released to Kogi State Polytechnic for the accreditation of the newly established engineering courses. The State Government also paid N6 million as her counterpart fund for the National Education Sector Plan in conjunction with UNICEF. The sum of N72 million was released to Kogi State University, Anyigba to provide more facilities for the accreditation of more courses in conformity with accreditation requirements of the National Universities Commission (NUC).
In addition, the State Government released N189.7 million to provide bursary allowance to students in institutions of higher learning in various parts of the country. The sum of N280m was released for the payment of West African Examination fees for the final year students in Senior Secondary Schools in the State for the 2009/2010 academic session.
The State Government also released the sum of N832.4 million for UBE programme as counterpart fund which assisted in providing additional classroom blocks and supply of furniture and textbooks to primary and Junior Secondary Schools across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.
HEALTH
A total sum of N159.4million was expended on the Health Sub-sector in the out-going 2009 fiscal year. This amount was spent on procurement of drugs and medical equipment, construction and upgrading of Health Centres, eradication of polio, blindness prevention programme, State motherhood programme (IMCH) and Emergency preparedness Response (EPR), HIV/AIDs Control Programme, and accreditation of health institutions at Idah and Obangede. In addition, in 2009, the Specialist Hospital hosted the free medical and surgical treatment by the Association of Nigeria Physicians in the America (ANPA) in collaboration with Kogi State Government. The State Government has approved the payment of Consolidated Tertiary Institution Salary Scale (CONTISS) and the Harmonised Tertiary Institute Salary Scale (HATISS) for various categories of health workers in the State.
YOUTH AND SPORTS
During the out-going 2009 fiscal year, the State Government spent the sum of N325.6 million on the construction of the State Stadium Complex which has 25,000 seating capacity with standard facilities.
In 2009, the State Government fully sponsored the Kogi United FC and Confluence Queen FC, and this made the Kogi United FC to retain its position in the National League while the Confluence Queens FC has been promoted to the professional league Division One.
The State Government also sponsored many Youths and Youth leaders to seminars, workshops in Abuja, Ilorin, Salem University, Lokoja, etc.
The State Government has spent the sum of N31million on NYSC programmes of Batches A, B and C deployed to the State.
In 2009, the state contingents to the National Sports Festival in Kaduna won 4 Gold, 3 Silver and 8 Bronze medals and the overall trophy in junior and cadet judo championship in Abuja. The State contingents also won various medals in handball, taekwondo and wrestling in 2009.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR:
WATER SUPPLY
During the period under review, the state Government spent the sum of N3.9 billion out of the Approved Budget of N5.2 billion for water projects, representing 75% performance. Areas of focus in this sub-sector include:
a. Greater Lokoja Water Scheme where the State Government has spent the sum of N3.6 billion;
b. Improvement and Expansion of Township water supply schemes costing N30.2 million;
c. Construction of urban towns and LGA head quarters water Schemes at the cost of N21 million.
d. Release of the sum of N169.5 million to UNICEF water and sanitation project for the procurement of a drilling rig and other programmes which include the construction of many VIP LATRINES with Urinal and hand washing facilities in schools, health centres, markets and motor parks and other important public places.
e. Completion of 9 motorised boreholes rural water programmes in the following communities: Ogbagebe, alobi, Agojeju, Ajegwuna, Abo-Ojikpadala, Agbenema, Zango Daji Market, Lower Quartres and Lokoja Township Stadium at the cost of N37.1 million.
SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE
In the Sewerage and Drainage sub-sector, the State Government spent a total sum of N840.1 million out of the Approved Budget of N935 million representing 89.9% performance. The major projects are:
i. Erosion Control projects at Ankpa and Idah Local Government Areas at the cost of N833.3 million
ii. Construction of 20 refuse dump sites in the State Capital at the cost of N6.8 million.
HOUSING
The sum of N664.9 million was spent on Housing sub-sector in 2009 out of N2.7 billion Approved in 2009 Budget. This amount was expended on the renovation of some Courts, Hospitals and Schools in the State and some housing units undergoing construction in the 21 Local Government Areas of the State.
URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In Urban and Regional Development sub-sector, the State Government spent a total sum of N150.3 million out of the 2009 Approved Budget provision of N584 million.
Among the projects executed are the computerization of Land Registry at the cost N113.1 million, and beautification of Lokoja at the cost of N12.3 million.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
To ameliorate the long standing problem of office accommodation in the State, government is embarking on the construction of the second phase of the State Secretariat complex. Government is also committed to human development and as such, organised several workshops, seminars and induction courses to train and re-train the civil servants during the year under review. In this regard, 450 officers had the privilege of up-dating their knowledge to face the challenges of their jobs.
In 2009, the State Government released the sum of N235.6 million for the purchase of vehicles for Ministries, Departments and other Government Agencies. It also spent the sum of N84.6million as vehicle loans to civil servants. Government also spent the sum of N25.3million on the renovation and extension of Secretary to the State Government‘s Office complex while the sum of N20million was given out as financial support to World Bank’s State Governance and Capacity Building Project II in the State. The State Government released the sum of N125million to Honourable members of the State House of Assembly for their constituency projects and the sum of N120 million was spent for car loans for Honourable members during the period under review.
The State Government spent the sum of N154 million on High Court of Justice projects including three new High Court of Justice complex at Lokoja and Anyigba, and upgrading libraries in the High Courts in the State. In addition, the state Government established a standard Law Library in the Ministry of Justice.
The State government is fully committed to prompt payment of pensions and liquidation of the arrears of gratuities. Towards this end Government has so far spent the total sum of N95 million on gratuities as at the end of Oct, 2009.
During the year under review, the State Government spent N18.4 million on the construction of the new Civil Service Commission complex. The Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Office complex was also constructed at the cost of N28 million .
It is worth noting that the State Government is concerned with spiritual upliftment of her people and so it sponsored 110 Muslims on holy pilgrimage to Mecca and 102 Christians to Jerusalem. This is the highest number of pilgrims sponsored by the State government in recent time. It gladdens my heart that for many years, the State has not experienced any defection of pilgrims from Kogi State.
Lastly, recently the State Government released the sum of N20 million as loan for women empowerment under the Women Fund for Economic Empowerment (WOFEE) programme
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, after highlighting the modest achievements of this Administration in the last one year, I now have the privilege of presenting the 2010 Budget proposals to the Honourable Members of this hallowed Chambers for deliberation and approval.
YEAR 2010 BUDGET PACKAGE
Mr Speaker Sir, Distinguished Honourable Members, as earlier mentioned in the introductory part of this Budget Speech, the year 2010 Budget is tagged BUDGET OF RENEWED HOPE. Apart from aiming at achieving poverty reduction, wealth creation and employment generation, the 2010 Budget will have the following objectives:
i the reinvigoration of revenue generation strategy with the sole aim of improving the dwindling internal revenue base and optimally harvesting the opportunities that abound in our financial institutions and external donor agencies, and the reduction to the barest minimum of wastes, frauds and indiscipline in the state.
ii. prudent and judicious use of the available resources for development programmes and projects which will impact positively on the welfare of the majority of the people in Kogi State, and
iii. bequeathing an enduring legacy that will put the economy of the state on a sound and sustainable footing.
THE 2010 BUDGET PROPOSAL:
Mr. Speaker Sir, Honourable Members, I have the honour to present to you a balanced budget of Seventy-eight billion, four hundred and fifty-five million, three hundred and thirty-two thousand, four hundred and fifty three naira (N78,455,332,453). This amount is N243.7 million or 0.31% less than the 2009 Approved Budget of seventy-eight billion, six hundred and ninety-nine million, eighty two thousand, six hundred and eighty-one Naira (N78,699,082,681). Out of the total amount budgeted for 2010 fiscal year, N28.80 billion will be spent on recurrent services, while N49.7 billion will be expended on capital programmes and projects.
ESTIMATED RECURRENT REVENUE:
Out of the total revenue of N78.5 billion projected for 2010 fiscal year, N41.9 billion will be derived from recurrent sources while N36.6 billion is expected from Capital Receipts.
RECURRENT REVENUE:
The N41.9 billion which is the estimated recurrent revenue is made up of the following sources:
(i) Internal Revenue – N10.9 billion or 26% of Recurrent Revenue;
(ii) Federation Account- N 20 billion or 47.7 % of Recurrent Revenue;
(iii) Value Added Tax (VAT)- N6 billion or 14.3% of Recurrent Revenue; and
(iv) Excess Crude- N5 billion or 12% of Recurrent Revenue.
The breakdown of the Recurrent Revenue above clearly indicates that the state government will rely heavily on revenue from the Federation Account to carry out its statutory functions in the 2010 financial year. However, to reduce this over-dependence on the Federation Account, the state government will explore other revenue sources and ensure effective revenue collection and remittance to government coffer.
Also the state government intends to review the revenue rates in the State in line with the present financial realities, and provide a conducive environment and adequate facilities to all revenue generating agencies of government to enhance their performance.
RECURRENT EXPENDITURE:
The total sum of N41.9billion has been estimated as total Recurrent Expenditure for 2010 fiscal year. This amount is N2.8 billion or 1.6% lower than the Approved Budget for 2009. The break-down of the Recurrent Expenditure Estimate is as follows:-
(i) Personnel Costs- N14.0 billion or33.4% of Recurrent Expenditure
(ii) Overhead Costs- N8.7 billion or 21% of Recurrent Expenditure.
(iii) Consolidated Revenue Fund Charges – N6.0 billion or 14.3% of Recurrent Expenditure
(iv) Transfer of Revenue Surplus to Capital Development Fund – N13.1 billion or 31.3% of Recurrent Expenditure
SUBVENTION TO PARASTATALS:
The total sum of N10.4 billion has been earmarked as Subvention to Parastatals in the state to enhance their performances in 2010 fiscal year.
TOTAL CAPITAL RECEIPTS:
A sum of N49.7 billion has been proposed as total Capital Receipts for year 2010. This amount comprises:
(a) N13.1 billion – being Revenue surplus;
(b) N12.9 billion– expected as draw-down on internal and external loans; and
(c) N23.7 billion – expected as Capital Grants.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE:
A total sum of N49.7 billion has been earmarked for the implementation of capital programmes and projects in the State for the 2010 financial year. This amount is N3.6 billion or 7.8% higher than the corresponding estimate of N46.1 billion for 2009 fiscal year.
The sectoral allocation of the Capital Expenditure Estimates is as follows:-
a. Economic Sector N21.4 billion or 43% of Capital Development Fund (CDF);
b. Social Services Sector – N13.3 billion or 27% of CDF;
c. Regional Development Sector – N8.8 billion or 18% of CDF; and
d. General Administration Sector – N6.3 billion or 12% of CDF.
Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, at this juncture, I wish to highlight the priority programmes and projects of this administration in the year 2010.
TRANSPORT (ROADS DEVELOPMENT)
In order to construct new roads, complete on-going ones, maintain existing ones and rehabilitate others that are in deplorable conditions in the State, a total sum of N12.4 billion has been proposed for the transport sub-sector. To this end government plans to upgrade the Road Maintenance Unit to an agency with full operational autonomy to reduce cost of road maintenance. Consequently, government will embark on the purchase of construction plants and equipment as well as refurbish the existing ones. Similarly, government intends to give attention to the following roads in the 2010 fiscal year:
a. Rehabilitation of Idah – Ajaka – Ejule – Anyigba road
b. Completion of the dualisation of Lokoja – Ganaja road and completion of Ganaja – Ajaokuta road
c. Completion of Oziokutu – Ihima – Obangede – road
d. Completion of Iyamoye – Igbagun – Ife Olukotun –Ponya – Jege road
e. Completion of Shintaku – Odugbo – Mozum road
f. Construction of township roads in Dekina, Isanlu, Egbe, Idah, Ankpa, Obangede and Okene.
The annexure contains the details of other roads earmarked for construction in 2010 fiscal year.
HOUSING PROJECTS:
The State Government will continue to accord the development of housing estates a high priority attention in 2010 fiscal year. In line with this determination, the sum of N1.2 billion has been earmarked for Housing projects on owner occupier basis in Lokoja and the completion of 21 housing units in each of the 21 Local Government Headquarters in 2010 financial year. Allocations to some of the Housing projects in 2010 include:
(i) Construction of 300 Nos. of 3–Bedroom detached Housing scheme in Lokoja -N100 million
(ii) Construction of 350 units of 2 – Bedroom detached Housing Scheme in Lokoja - N75 million
(iii) Completion of 105 units of 3 – Bedroom detached House Scheme in L.G.A. Headquarters -N163.7 million
(iv) Completion of 210 units of 2-Bedroom detached Housing Scheme in L.G.A. Headquarters -N324 million
(v) Completion of 105 units of 1 – Bedroom detached Housing Scheme in L.G.A. Headquarters -N96.3 million
EDUCATION:
In Kogi State, education is the most thriving industry, as majority of our citizens constantly seek the acquisition of knowledge and skills to improve the quality of their lives. In recognition of this fact, the state government has earmarked a total sum of N7.5 billion for the execution of projects and programme in education sub-sector for 2010 fiscal year. Some of these projects include:-
(a) Establishment of College of Education Technical, Kabba - N1 billion
(b) Establishment of College of Medicine at the Kogi State University Anyigba-including Students Hostel. -N700 million
(c) Primary School funding - N840 million
(d) Establishment of School of Basic Studies at Abejukolo, Alloma, Koton-karfe and Osara. -N500 million
(e) Supply of Books to all Secondary Schools - N250 million.
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY SCHEME:
The provision of potable water will continue to receive high priority attention to enhance the quality of life of the people and promote the socio-economic development of the State. This administration will therefore, in year 2010 continue to strive to provide water for both domestic and industrial uses in every part of the State. To achieve this objective, the State Government has earmarked a total sum N5.5 billion representing 11.07% of the total Capital Development fund of N49.7 billion.
The following priority water projects, among others, have been earmarked for execution in the year 2010:
(a) Greater Lokoja Water Supply Scheme. -N4 billion
(b) Rural Water Supply Scheme (DRD) -N150 million
(c) Improvement and Expansion of Township Water Supply Scheme – N200 million
(d) Construction of Urban Towns and LGA Headquarters Water Scheme - N150 million
(e) UNICEF Assisted Water and Sanitation Projects and GCCC – N150 million
HEALTH PROJECTS:
Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, this administration will continue to give the deserved attention to the Health Sector. This is in recognition of the vital role this sector plays in our development process. Our programmes in this sector will include the improvement of healthcare delivery services and the enhancement of access to these services by the ordinary people of the state. In pursuance of this objective, new quarters will be built for Doctors where there are none and old ones rehabilitated in all the 21 Local Government Areas. A total sum of N2.7 billion has been proposed for various projects in this sub-sector. The priority projects and programmes in the health sub-sector are:
(a) Specialist Hospital Projects -N600 million
(b) Renovation and up-grading of Hospitals to zonal centres - N500 million
(c) Procurement of drugs and medical equipment - N425 million
(d) Procurement of additional Ambulances for the State Hospitals. – N100 million
(e) Construction of Office Complex for HMB– N65 million
MANUFACTURING:
The state government will continue to play a leading role in the development of industries in the state. In this regard, government will collaborate with private investors to establish viable industries in the State. To this end, four small and medium scale industries are being established in each of the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. Hence, a total sum of N1.3 billion is to be expended in this sub-sector in year 2010. The following projects, among others, have been slated for execution during the 2010 fiscal year.
(a) Government Cash Counterpart Contribution for Small & medium Scale Industry scheme -N500 million
(b) Cassava Ethanol Project - N100 million
(c) Establishment of Kogi State Cement factory at Itobe – N200 million
(d ) Full Take Off of Confluence Sugar Project, Ibaji - N100 million
(e) Bee-keeping/Queen Rearing/Honey Processing factory (GCCC) – N50 million
(f) Hydrated Lime Project. -N30 million
In order to revive the Kogi Investment and Properties Ltd and reposition it to perform its statutory functions, a Sole Administrator has been appointed and N500 million has been earmarked to recapitalise the company in 2010.
HOTEL AND TOURISM
Government is determined to promote tourism in the state in year 2010. Consequently, a 100 room ultra-modern 5-star Hotel complex and a Golf Course will be constructed at the Confluence Beach Hotel premises. The sum of N1.1 billion has been earmarked for the construction of the hotel. In addition, the existing Confluence Beach Hotel will be renovated.
INFORMATION, SPORTS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
This administration appreciates the important role the Information sub-sector plays in the relationship between the government and the governed. The state government will, therefore, continue to encourage free flow of information so that our people can be mobilized to fully appreciate government policies and programmes.
In the Sports sub-sector, Sports has continued to serve as an instrument for youth development and national unity. Therefore, the state government will make sure that Kogi State is adequately represented in national and international competitions.
A total sum of N3.1billion representing 6.33% of Capital Development Fund has been proposed for this sub-sector. Some of the priority projects to be executed include:
(i) Completion, Expansion and installation of facilities at the State Stadium Complex to meet FIFA standard and maintenance of existing Stadium – N1.65 billion
(ii) Radio Booster Equipment and Transmitter (Otite, Egbe and Ochaja - N100 million
(iii) Procurement and Installation of modern information technology- centre-N50 million
(iv) State’s Financial assistance to Kogi Community and Social Development Agency –N100 million.
(v) Establishment of Youth Resources Centre in each Senatorial District. - N 40 million
(vi) Credit Facilities to Women Groups -N63 million
(vii) State Emergency Management Agency -N100 million
AGRICULTURE:
We are all aware that Kogi State is endowed with abundant arable land, fertile soil and conducive climatic conditions for agricultural production. This makes agriculture to be the major occupation of our people. The major policy thrust of this administration in this regard, is to make agriculture very attractive and profitable through availability of tractors, timely provision of farm inputs (e.g fertilizer, agro chemicals), and accessibility to credit facilities and providing a buffer for excess agricultural products. In order to actualize this major policy, the sum of N3.2 billion has been set aside to finance projects in agriculture sub-sector. Some of these projects are:-
(i) Procurement of Fertilizer and construction of fertilizer store -N1.32 billion
(ii) Establishment of Cassava and Maize Development programme – N50 million
(iii) Establishment of Oil Palm projects in 21 LGAs – N800 million
(iv) Rehabilitation and Procurement of plants and equipment – N150 million
(v) Establishment of 30,000 Hectares of Rice Farm across 7 LGAs – N150 million
(vi) Youth and Women in Agriculture Scheme -N50 million.
ENERGY
The State Government is very mindful of the crucial role of electricity in the socio-economic growth of any Community. To boost the supply of electricity in our various communities in the State a total sum of N1.8 billion has been budgeted for the energy sub-sector. Some of the priority projects are as follows:
a) Rural Electrification Scheme (DRD)-N300 million
b) Street Lighting (Solar Powered -N300 million
c) Upgrading of Ajaokuta-Anyigba Transmission line and Distribution to LGAs / Communities - N400 million
d) Lokoja-Banda-Karara-Iziho-Ohono-Jamata- Koton-Karfe electrification -N350 million
e) Electrification of Public buildings -N200 million
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION:
The General Administration sector plays an important role in the execution of government policies, programmes and projects. State government will continue to make available necessary facilities and incentives to the three arms of government to enable them carry out their statutory functions efficiently and effectively. Towards this end, the state government has budgeted the sum of N6.3 billion for various projects and programmes in this sector. Priority projects to be executed in the administration sector include:-
(i) House of Assembly projects -N980 million
(ii) Vehicle loans to civil servant. -N150 million
(iii) Judiciary projects -N790 million
(iv) Construction and Equipping of Skill Acquisition Centres and Youth Empowerment Scheme -N150 million
(v) Construction of Secretariat Phase II -N400 million
(vi) Completion and furnishing of Deputy Governor’s Office -N150 Million
(vii) GCCC for Conditional Grants Scheme /MDG-N565 million
(viii) Ministry of Justice Project -N120 million
(ix) Renovation of State Secretariat –N65 million
CONCLUSION:
Mr. Speaker Sir, Honourable Members, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, having presented to you the Kogi State Draft Budget for year 2010, the detail breakdown will be presented by the Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Planning. I now wish to invite this Honourable House to
NOTE: (a) Total Recurrent Revenue Estimates is N41.9 billion comprising:-
(i) N10.9 billion as revenue from Internal Sources;
(ii) N20 billion as the estimated state’s share from the Federation Account;
(iii) N6 billion as the estimated revenue from Value Added Tax (VAT); and
(iv) N5 billion as the estimated revenue from Excess crude.
(b) Total Estimated Recurrent Expenditure is N41.9billion comprising;
(i) N14.07 billion as personnel cost;
(ii) N 8.7 billion as overhead cost;
(iii) N6.0 billion as Consolidated Revenue Fund Charges;
(iv) N13.1billion as Revenue Surplus to be transferred to Capital Development Fund (CDF);
(c) Total Estimated Capital Receipts is N49.7 billion comprising :-
(i) N12.9 billion as Draw-down on Internal and External Loans;
(ii) N23.7 billion as Capital Grants; and,
(iii) N13.1 billion as transfer of Revenue Surplus from Consolidated Revenue Funds.
(d) Total Estimated Capital Expenditure is N49.7 billion
(e) Total Estimated Revenue (Recurrent and Capital Receipts) of N78.5 billion is equal to Total Estimated Expenditure (Recurrent and Capital) of N78.5 billion for 2010 fiscal year which is a balanced budget.
APPROVE: Mr. Speaker Sir, Distinguished Honourable Members of Kogi State House of Assembly, I wish to express my profound gratitude to you all for your attention. I wish to also thank you for the support and co-operation you have so far given to my administration and I hope you will continue in the same spirit so that we can together move Kogi State forward for the benefit of our people.
Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members of Kogi State House of Assembly, it is my pleasure to formally present the 2010 Draft Budget to you ‘for your deliberation and approval.’
I wish you all a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year in advance.

               Governor Ibrahim Idris