Gov Bala Presents N465bn 2025 Budget Proposal to Bauchi Assembly
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has submitted a 2025 budget proposal of ₦465,085,248,317.12 to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for consideration and approval.
The budget consists of:
- Capital Expenditure: ₦282,841,322,325.52 (60.7%)
- Recurrent Expenditure: ₦182,743,925,931.60 (39.3%)
Governor Bala explained that the budget is based on a benchmark crude oil production of 2 million barrels per day and an exchange rate of $1 to ₦1,400.
Key Highlights
- The governor emphasized his administration’s commitment to implementing policies and programs aimed at alleviating hardship and improving the lives of citizens.
- He described the budget as a tool to drive development, with a focus on addressing the state’s priorities and challenges.
Legislative Response
Receiving the proposal, the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Sulaiman, pledged that the Assembly would carefully and promptly review the budget.
He praised the harmonious relationship between the executive and legislative arms in the state and urged ministries and agencies to cooperate with House committees during the budget defense process.
The budget presentation signifies a step toward achieving the state’s developmental goals for 2025.
