By Alexis Uchendu
The Niger State Executive Council has approved a ₦1.2 trillion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year, representing a 32.94% increase from the previous year’s budget.
Announcing the development, the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mustapha Ndajiwo, emphasized the administration’s commitment to addressing infrastructure gaps and driving development.
The information was also shared by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Social Media, Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo.
The proposed budget allocates ₦188.42 billion (15.68%) to recurrent expenditure, while a significant ₦1.01 trillion (84.34%) is earmarked for capital projects, underscoring the government’s focus on infrastructure and economic growth.
Governor Mohammed Umar Bago attributed the ambitious budget to the pressing need to bridge infrastructure deficits, meet critical development goals, and address the impacts of rising inflation.
The council has directed Commissioner Ndajiwo to present the proposal to the Niger State House of Assembly for legislative approval, signaling the next step in achieving the administration’s developmental objectives.
