Sokoto govt urges citizens on impactful inputs at 2027 budget town hall meetings

The Sokoto State Government has urged citizens to make impactful inputs as preparations for the 2027 Budget begin.

Flagging off the Southern Zonal Town Hall Meeting in Bodinga, the Hon. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Dr. Bashir Muhammad Achida, said the town hall is part of Gov. Ahmed Aliyu’s commitment to inclusive and open governance.

Achida disclosed that last year’s consultations produced results, with most citizens’ demands captured in the 2026 Budget already executed or nearing completion.

He announced that to deepen participation, next year’s consultations will be extended to all Local Government Areas.

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The Speaker, State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tukur Bala Bodinga, represented by Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Abubakar Shehu Shamaki, commended the initiative and pledged speedy legislative action on the 2027 budget.

Other stakeholders, including the Permanent Secretary, Buhari Umar; ALGON Chairman, Alhaji Abba Shehu Tambuwal; His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the District Head of Sifawa; civil society, women, and PWD groups, all described the town hall as a golden opportunity for citizens to own the budget process.

Traditional and religious leaders, youth and women groups attended the meeting.