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Kaduna Governor Unveils N790bn Budget With Focus on Education and Growth
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has presented a proposed budget of N790 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, outlining a strategic focus on critical sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and security.
During the budget presentation to the Kaduna State House of Assembly on Monday, Governor Sani broke down the allocation into N553 billion for capital expenditure and N237 billion for recurrent expenditure.
A major highlight of the proposal is the significant emphasis on education, which accounts for N206.6 billion or 26.14% of the total budget.
The governor stated that this allocation would fund the construction of new schools, rehabilitation of existing ones, teacher recruitment, capacity building, and the provision of educational materials to enhance learning across the state.
This substantial investment reflects the government’s commitment to fostering a more robust educational system, which remains a cornerstone of development.
Healthcare also received notable attention, with N127 billion or 16.07% of the budget earmarked for improving health infrastructure.
According to Governor Sani, these funds will go towards upgrading medical facilities, acquiring advanced equipment, and expanding mobile healthcare services to underserved areas.
The goal is to make quality healthcare accessible to more residents while addressing pressing health challenges within the state.
Infrastructure development, a longstanding priority for the Kaduna State government, is set to receive N106 billion or 13.14% of the budget.
The governor detailed plans to continue ongoing road construction projects, improve rural electrification, and enhance access to clean water.
These initiatives aim to bridge infrastructure gaps, boost economic activities, and improve the quality of life for residents.
In the agricultural sector, N74 billion or 9.36% has been allocated to support innovation, empower smallholder farmers, advance agro-processing activities, and develop irrigation systems.
Governor Sani emphasized the importance of agriculture as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and food security, noting that these interventions are designed to make farming more productive and sustainable.
Security, another critical area, is allocated N11.2 billion to strengthen state security agencies, promote community policing, and improve the overall safety of Kaduna residents.
In addition, the governor highlighted the need to enhance coordination among security operatives to address various threats effectively.
Social welfare programs will receive N9.8 billion or 1.24% of the budget.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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