Nigeria: Bauchi Cuts 2020 Budget By N39 Billion, Prioritizes Health Sector

Bauchi — Bauchi State Government has subjected its proposed estimated N128 billion budget for 2020 fiscal year to public hearing in three geopolitical zones for people's inputs as it plans improved funding for health in response to COVID-19 pandemic situation in the state.

Speaking during the public hearing in Bauchi, State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Aminu Gamawa said that the state government had cut down on some projects and increased spending in some, particularly in the health sector in order to mitigate the scourge of COVID-19 pandemic and other public health concerns.

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