The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the 2025 budget will be allocated based on needs assessment and prioritization of essential projects and agencies. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, made this statement during a one-day fact-finding tour of government agencies under the State House in Abuja.
Gbajabiamila emphasized the importance of prioritizing due to limited resources, stating that funds will be allocated based on actual requirements and needs. He also mentioned the possibility of merging or scrapping some agencies to optimize resources.
The Chief of Staff pledged to improve the welfare and working conditions of staff within the agencies under the State House supervision. He encouraged staff to embrace innovation, excellence, and professionalism, while supporting their Chief Executives to succeed.
Gbajabiamila also highlighted the importance of transparency in the procurement process, which is critical to upholding the administration’s commitment to good governance and accountability.
Key points:
- 2025 budget allocation will be based on needs assessment and prioritization of essential projects and agencies.
- Limited resources require prioritization, with funds allocated based on actual requirements and needs.
- Possibility of merging or scrapping some agencies to optimize resources.
- Improved welfare and working conditions for staff within State House agencies.
- Emphasis on innovation, excellence, and professionalism.
- Transparency in procurement process is crucial for good governance and accountability.
