Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule on Friday presented a ₦382.57 billion budget proposal for 2025 to the state House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Economic Growth and Stability.” The budget allocates ₦159.97 billion (41.82%) for recurrent expenditure and ₦222.60 billion (58.18%) for capital expenditure.
During the presentation, Governor Sule highlighted allocations across key sectors, including ₦80.14 billion for the Administrative Sector, ₦139.84 billion for the Economic Sector, ₦10.61 billion for Law and Justice, and ₦151.97 billion for the Social Sector.
Specific allocations include:
- ₦78.16 billion for Education, Science & ICT
- ₦71.70 billion for Infrastructure
- ₦50.75 billion for Governance, Security & General Administration
- ₦36.20 billion for Health
- ₦36.07 billion for Agriculture & Water Resources
Governor Sule emphasized the budget’s focus on recovery and development, with investments targeting education, infrastructure, health, agriculture, security, and technology. He commended the Speaker of the Assembly, Danladi Jatau, and other members for their continued support in passing appropriation bills.
“I appreciate this synergy and partnership in our collective commitment to provide purposeful leadership to the people of Nasarawa State,” Sule stated.
He also reassured the lawmakers that the budget includes provisions to implement the new minimum wage, pending the submission of the committee’s report.
In his response, Speaker Jatau assured the governor of the Assembly’s swift action to pass the appropriation bill, commending the administration for its progress in internally generated revenue (IGR) and solid minerals exploration, which have attracted global investors and positioned Nasarawa as a key player in the sector.
Jatau also praised the state’s improved security, noting that Nasarawa has become one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria.
The budget presentation underscores Governor Sule’s focus on driving economic growth and stability while addressing the pressing needs of the state’s citizens through strategic investments and reforms.
