Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani, has presented a budget proposal of N790 billion for the year 2025 fiscal year
Making the presentation to the state house of assembly on Monday, the governor said priority would be given to critical sectors like infrastructure, education, health, human capital development, security, and agriculture.
The budget is made up of N553 billion for capital expenditure while N237 billion is for recurrent expenditure.
Sani said his administration adopted a conservative but strategic approach to resource allocation, giving the prevailing financial headwinds.
He said, “The capital allocation reflects our continued focus on infrastructure, with particular emphasis on rural roads, healthcare facilities, education infrastructure, and housing projects.
“We have deliberately focused on projects that will have a lasting impact on the economic wellbeing of our citizens”.
The education sector was allocated a large chunk of the budget with N206.6billion, while the health sector got N127 billion.
Agriculture and security got N74 billion and N11.2 billion respectively.
Justifying the huge allocation to the education sector, the governor said, more schools would be constructed while existing ones would be rehabilitated as well as recruitment and capacity development of teachers and the provision of learning materials.
“We will invest in agricultural innovations, providing support for smallholder farmers, promoting agro-processing, and expanding irrigation projects.
“We will improve the capacity of our state security agencies, purchasing equipment, and supporting community policing efforts.
“We will focus on completion of ongoing road construction, rural electrification, water supply and other critical public works across the state”, he said.
According to him, the budget proposal is a bold commitment to the future of Kaduna state.
“It is a reflection of our determination to drive inclusive development, create jobs, improve infrastructure, and invest in the people of Kaduna state.
“We remain steadfast in our resolve to build a state that is safe, prosperous, and equitable for all.
“We engaged widely with the people of Kaduna state to ensure that the budget reflects their aspirations, addresses their concerns, and lays a solid foundation for long-term development”, the governor said.
He thanked the law makers and stakeholders for their contributions and support, noting that town hall meetings, engagements with civil society groups and inputs from various sectors had been invaluable in shaping the framework of the budget.
The governor urged the law makers to give the budget the necessary support it deserves, assuring that he will work with the house to ensure its successful implementation.
“The 2025 fiscal year will be a year of transformation and with your cooperation, we shall continue to make Kaduna state a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive,” he added.
