Kogi State governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has presented a budget proposal of N582,404,119,489.00 before the Kogi State House of Assembly for approval.

This is his first budget presentation since assumption in January 2024.

The governor tasked the state assembly members with quick deliberation and approval for the overall development of Kogi State.

He also told Assembly members that the executive bill on the 32-year economic plans would be presented to the State Assembly soonest.

The 2025 Budget, which was tagged Budget of Inclusive Development, was divided into Recurrent expenditures totaling N279,590,215 687, 48.% and capital expenditure of N302,813,903,802 51.99%, making a total of N582,404,119 489.00.

He assured the legislature that his administration is committed to the completion of projects in the 21 local government areas of the state.

He promised to pay the contractors commissioned to work, noting that the government plans to cut the cost of governance and ensure that the people are the ultimate beneficiaries of the resources.

Ododo noted that the budget is to improve the quality of education at all levels and make it functional and accessible to citizens, to produce articulate and skilled manpower necessary for the economic transformation of the State.

He said the budget is “To Improve access to healthcare leading to improvement in the efficiency of healthcare delivery system and ensure food security and generate a high proportion of the GDP from agriculture.”

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The speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Umar Aliyu Yusuf, stated that the legislature recognised the commitment to fulfilling the expectations of the leadership and members of the State House of Assembly, membership of the State House of Assembly Service Commission and the respective management officers and staff of the legislative service.

“We are all looking forward to the actions of the governor with deep appreciation, particularly the assured provision of buses to ease the pains and difficulties of daily transportation, the back-up and escort vehicles to the leadership of the House,” he said.

“Furthermore, we are grateful for the ongoing efforts to construct the 4km road within the Assembly Quarters, complete with street lighting to ensure security and accessibility.

“The support for capacity building to the management and staff of the State Assembly, and for the membership of this esteemed House to attend to official and personal matters within and outside the shores of our dear country is here mentioned to appreciate Your Excellency in ensuring effective legislative service in Kogi State.”