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Abia: Otti budgets N750.2bn for 2025, allocates 35% to education, health


Published on 2024-12-10 10:41:36 - MSN
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  • Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N750, 282, 200,000.00 to the Abia State House of Assembly for consideration and passage. The governor while presenting the budget before the Emmanuel Emeruwa-led House of Assembly,

The article from MSN discusses the 2025 budget proposal by Abia State Governor Alex Otti, which totals N750.2 billion. The budget, named "Budget of New Beginning," allocates 35% of its funds to education and health sectors, highlighting the government's focus on human capital development. Key allocations include N157.8 billion for education and N118.2 billion for health. Other significant expenditures include N100.2 billion for infrastructure, N50.2 billion for agriculture, and N40.2 billion for security. Governor Otti emphasized that this budget aims to consolidate the gains made in his first year in office, focusing on economic growth, job creation, and improving the quality of life for Abia State residents. The budget also includes provisions for debt servicing, environmental management, and youth empowerment, reflecting a comprehensive approach to state development.

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