Governor Zulum
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State has presented the 2025 Budget, tagged the “Budget of Recovery and Continuity,” with a total sum of ₦584.76 billion aimed at consolidating the state’s developmental strides.
A statement on Monday by Dauda Iliya, the spokesperson to the Governor, the budget prioritizes health, education, and economic recovery, alongside critical investments in security, infrastructure, and social services.
“The budget comprises a Capital Expenditure of ₦380.84 billion and a Recurrent Expenditure of ₦203.92 billion. It will be financed through Recurrent Revenue from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) of ₦311.70 billion, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of ₦30.09 billion, and Capital Receipts of ₦237.96 billion, which include aid, grants, and a Capital Development Fund.
“Announcing the sectoral allocation, Governor Zulum said the health Sector will receive ₦89.97 billion which 15.39% of Total Budget size
“He announced a robust healthcare agenda, including construction of an Orthopaedic Hospital in Maiduguri, establishment of General Hospitals in Magumeri, Gubio, Azare, Uba, Dikwa, Kaleri, and Mafa, alongside rehabilitation of hospitals in Baga and Mulai.
“Completion and commissioning of the Borno State University Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri and expansion of the State Health Insurance Scheme for civil servants and vulnerable citizens across the 27 Local Government Areas,” the statement added.
It also quoted the governor saying that civil servants will be enroll into the State Health Insurance Scheme alongside more enrolment of vulnerable indigenes across the 27 Local Government Areas into the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, while 100 Primary health care centres in the state will be revitalised and six additional primary health care centres as well as 6 PHCs upgraded to comprehensive health centres.
“In the education sector which was allocated ₦69.81 billion, Governor Zulum highlighted the plan to establish a new Second Chance School, construction of five additional Mega Schools and five Mega High Islamic Schools, rehabilitation of facilities in 50 schools across the state.
“Zulum announced the procurement of food items worth ₦10 billion to address food insecurity, cultivation of 100,000 hectares for rain-fed farming and 50,000 hectares for irrigation and investment in large-scale Firgi farming,” the statement added.
It quoted Zulum saying that, “In the next fiscal year, the government will invest in programmes aimed at stimulating local economic activities, supporting small businesses and attracting investment”.
It also said that the Governor emphasized the released of ₦22 billion for victim support and reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, including roads, bridges, schools, and healthcare facilities. Other major projects include
“Other priority projects in the 2025 budget include establishment of Maiduguri Dry Port, Dualization of a 7.1km stretch of Maiduguri-Biu Road and construction of a 6-span bridge across River Ngaddabul as well as Modernization of Borno Radio and Television (BRTV).
“Governor Zulum reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to addressing key challenges, including clearing the backlog of pensions and gratuities, noting that Implementation of ₦72,000 minimum wage for civil servants and teachers have already commenced despite challenges such as the impact of the flood disaster.
It said that Zulum pledged unwavering support for initiatives that will strengthen recovery, continuity, and resilience across Borno State, ensuring a stable and prosperous future for its citizens.
In his remarks, the Speaker Borno State House of Assembly, Hon Abdulkarim Lawan, announced that the House passed a total of 12 laws that would directly promote good governance and impact on lives of the people of the state.
Lawan commended Zulum for his commitment to resettlement of victims of Boko Haram insurgency, and acknowledged the cordial working relationship between the legislature and the executive.
