Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has signed the 2025 appropriation bill into law at the Glass Hall of the Government House, Lokoja.
This significant move paves the way for implementing the state’s budget, which aims to stimulate job creation, infrastructure development, food security, and staff welfare.
The 2025 budget estimates, totalling ₦582,404,119.489, represent a 43.34% increase from the revised 2024 budget of ₦406,321,130,013. The budget is expected to address key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and economic development.
While presenting the Appropriation Bill for the governor’s assent, the Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Aliyu Umar, urged Ododo to spread the “Budget of inclusivity” to all the state constituencies for enhanced development.
By signing the appropriation bill into law, Governor Ododo has demonstrated his commitment to shaping the financial future of Kogi State.