Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, presented a budget of N678.06 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, tagged, “Budget of Stabilisation” to the House of Assembly for approval.
The capital expenditure is N343 billion, which represents 50.6 percent while the recurrent expenditure is N335 billion, representing 49.4 percent of the total budget.
Makinde said infrastructure development would take the largest allocation of N152 billion, representing 22.4 percent of the budget.
The governor stated that N145 billion was earmarked for the education sector, accounting for 21 percent, while N59 billion was for the health sector, representing nine percent of the total budget.
Agriculture sector received N18 billion, representing three percent of the budget.
Makinde said the budget would largely address the economic hardship being faced by the citizens of the state.
He stressed that the presentation, particularly in the infrastructure sector, was based on his administration’s commitment to extend rehabilitation of feeder roads in all zones of the state.
The governor said that his vision to improve infrastructure across the state would enhance connectivity and promote economic growth through better transportation networks.
The House of Assembly Speaker, Mr. Debo Ogundoyin, said the presentation was a crucial step in the budgetary process.
He noted that the governor had successfully outlined the details of the 2025 budget.
He said the 2024 budget performance achieved an impressive 64 percent, saying the collaborative efforts of government branches and stakeholders made it realisable.
“Building on this momentum, we are hopeful that the 2025 budget proposal will surpass the 2024 performance. This budget will build on the successes of the 2024 budget by helping to drive socio-economic growth, foster economic recovery, and improve the overall quality of life for Oyo State residents,” he said.
The speaker pledged that the House would conduct thorough oversight of all government ministries, departments and agencies in order to guarantee transparency, accountability and responsible allocation of resources.
He added that the lawmakers would speedily work on the budget for quick passage of the 2025 expenditure.
