By Gabriella Ogbu
The Jalingo Local Government Council, Taraba State, has presented a ₦4.8 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year, focusing on education, healthcare, agriculture, youth empowerment, and infrastructure.
Executive Chairman, Aminu Hassan, described it as a “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Development,” aligning with Governor Agbu Kefas’ “Moving Forward Agenda.”
The budget projects ₦3.321 billion from federal allocations and internally generated revenue, with ₦1.47 billion expected from VAT.
Allocations include Personnel Costs (₦1.69 billion – 35%), Overhead Costs (₦967.4 million – 20%), Capital Expenditure (₦1.45 billion – 30%), Reserve Stabilisation Fund (₦716.5 million – 15%), and Loan/Debt Servicing (₦8.3 million – 5%).
Hassan assured that the budget prioritizes transparency and accountability, urging legislative support for effective implementation.
He expressed optimism that 2025 would bring significant progress to Jalingo.
