Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has presented a budget proposal exceeding N1.5 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly.
The proposed budget, titled “Budget of Hope for Sustainability and Food Security,” marks a 48.3% increase from the 2024 appropriation and was submitted to the lawmakers late Wednesday evening.
The budget allocates more than N196 billion for recurrent expenditures, while capital expenditures account for over N1.3 trillion, representing 87% of the total budget.
The revenue sources include statutory allocation, value-added tax, other FAAC receipts, internally generated revenue (IGR), and capital receipts.
A breakdown by sector reveals that the Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Renewal sector received the largest share, with over N437 billion, while the Law and Justice sector was allocated the smallest amount of over N3.5 billion.
Governor Bago explained that the 2025 budget is designed to strengthen agriculture as the backbone of the state’s economy, building on his administration’s foundation for rapid socio-economic growth.
He emphasized the participatory approach taken in preparing the budget, which was crafted with input from the people.
“The focus on sustainability reflects our collective commitment to the Niger State Green Initiative and our goal of promoting agriculture that supports long-term environmental health and resilient food systems to foster sustainable prosperity,” Governor Bago remarked.
The budget’s key focus areas include security, agriculture and food security, health, education, water and sanitation, infrastructure development, social security, and environmental sustainability.
Governor Bago also highlighted the success of the 2024 budget, which achieved a 68.88% implementation rate.
He expressed optimism that the 2025 budget would receive the necessary support to meet its goals.
The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, AbdulMalik Sarkin Daji, praised Governor Bago for his effective management of state resources and assured him of continued collaboration between the executive and legislative branches to further the state’s development across all sectors.
