The Benue State House of Assembly has given its nod to a supplementary budget of ₦550.1 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, bringing the state's total financial outlay to ₦550,112,988,930.45. This approval covers both recurrent and capital expenditures, aiming to boost government programs and stimulate economic growth.
The budget breakdown includes ₦229.03 billion for recurrent expenditure and ₦321.07 billion for capital development initiatives. Key areas of focus are newly established institutions and agencies, such as the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh, and the Bureau for Mines and Solid Minerals ¹ ² ³.
Speaker Aondoaver Alfred Emberga praised the Appropriation Committee's diligent review, emphasizing the supplementary budget's potential to strengthen government programs and drive economic growth. The approved budget is expected to address emerging needs and ensure comprehensive financial planning for 2025 ² ⁴.
