Borno: Governor Zulum Unveils ₦584.76 Billion Budget
By: Afolabi Idowu Olaiya
Borno Governor Professor Babagana Zulum has presented the 2025 Budget, titled the “Budget of Recovery and Continuity.” This budget totals ₦584.76 billion and aims to consolidate the state’s developmental strides.
Governor Zulum emphasized the importance of this budget in enhancing the quality of life for Borno residents and addressing the challenges the state has faced in recent years.
The budget prioritizes essential sectors such as health, education, and economic recovery. It also allocates critical investments toward security, infrastructure, and social services.
By focusing on these areas, the government seeks to create a stable environment conducive to growth and development, ensuring that all citizens benefit from the state’s progress.
Budget Allocation
In terms of allocation, the budget divides ₦380.84 billion for Capital Expenditure and ₦203.92 billion for Recurrent Expenditure.
The funding will come from various sources, including Recurrent Revenue from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), which amounts to ₦311.70 billion.
Additionally, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) will contribute ₦30.09 billion, while Capital Receipts, including aid, grants, and a Capital Development Fund, will provide ₦237.96 billion.
Governor Zulum disclosed that the health sector will receive ₦89.97 billion, which accounts for 15.39% of the total budget.
His robust healthcare agenda includes several initiatives, such as constructing an Orthopaedic Hospital in Maiduguri and establishing General Hospitals in various locations across the state.
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The government will rehabilitate hospitals in Baga and Mulai, complete the Teaching Hospital, and expand the Health Insurance Scheme statewide.
In the education sector, which has been allocated ₦69.81 billion, Governor Zulum highlighted his plans to establish a new Second Chance School.
He also aims to build five additional Mega Schools and five Mega High Islamic Schools while rehabilitating facilities in 50 schools across the state.
These initiatives will enhance educational opportunities for Borno’s youth and improve the overall quality of education in the region.
To combat food insecurity, Governor Zulum announced a ₦10 billion procurement of food items. He outlined plans to cultivate 100,000 hectares for rain-fed farming and 50,000 hectares for irrigation.
Additionally, the government will invest in large-scale Firgi farming and implement programs to stimulate local economic activities, support small businesses, and attract further investment into the state.
The budget also includes the release of ₦22 billion for victim support and the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.
This infrastructure includes roads, bridges, schools, and healthcare facilities. Upcoming projects include the Maiduguri Dry Port, dualizing Maiduguri-Biu Road, a Ngaddabul River bridge, and upgrading Borno Radio and Television.
These initiatives will contribute significantly to the overall development and recovery of Borno State.
