Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state has presented a budget proposal of N790 billion for the year 2025, which prioritizes critical sectors like infrastructure, human capital development, security, education and agriculture.
Presenting the draft budget at the chambers of the Kaduna State House of Assembly on Monday, the Governor said that his administration adopted a conservative but strategic approach to resource allocation, given the prevailing financial situation.
The Governor disclosed that the 2025 budget earmarked N553 billion for Capital Expenditure while N237 billion is for Recurrent Expenditure.
He said the capital allocation reflects his administration's continued focus on infrastructure development, with particular emphasis on rural roads, healthcare facilities, education infrastructure, and housing projects.
Governor Uba Sani pointed out that N206.6billion has been allocated to education, representing 26.14% of the 2025 budget proposal,which he said will fund the construction of new schools, the rehabilitation of existing ones, the recruitment and capacity development of teachers, and the provision of learning materials.
In his budget presentation, the governor said the Health sector has been allocated N127 billion, which is 16.07% of the budget, explaining that the amount will be used to upgrade healthcare facilities, procure medical equipment, and expand existing mobile healthcare services, ensuring that no community is left behind in access to quality healthcare.’
The Governor further explained that N106 billion, which is 13.14% of the 2025 budget, has been earmarked for Infrastructure, with particular focus on completion of ongoing road construction, rural electrification, water supply and other critical public works across the State.
He said that N74 billion or 9. 36% of the budget will be devoted to agriculture, N11.2 billion for Security and Social Welfare has been allocated N9.8 billion or 1.24% of next year’s budget, to cover the expansion of social safety nets, including support for the elderly, women and children under the Ministry of Human Services and Social Development.
Governor Uba Sani pointed that the 2025 draft Budget represents a bold commitment to the future of Kaduna State, as it is a reflection of his administration's determination to drive inclusive development, create jobs, improve infrastructure, and invest in the people of Kaduna State.
The Governor reminded that the budget process has been consultative, engaging 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.
He thanked the legislators and all stakeholders for their contributions and support, adding that ‘’the feedback from the Town Hall meetings, engagements with civil society groups, and inputs from various sectors have been invaluable in shaping the framework of the 2025 draft budget.
While urging the House of Assembly to give the budget the necessary support it deserves, the governor promised to work with the lawmakers to turn these plans into reality.