Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has presented a comprehensive 2025 budget proposal totaling N1,054,542,020,147.47 to the State House of Assembly. Tagged the “Budget of Hope and Prosperity,” the proposal aims to foster economic growth, enhance infrastructure, and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
The budget allocates N453.56 billion for recurrent expenditure and N600.98 billion for capital projects. Governor Abiodun highlighted key focus areas, including healthcare, infrastructure, transportation, and energy, while emphasizing the state’s commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility.
Timeless Update has outlined some key takeaways from the 2025 Ogun State Budget:
1. Healthcare Development:
Renovation of general and state hospitals.
Revitalization of 80 primary health centers.
Procurement of laboratory and medical equipment for all primary health facilities.
2. Infrastructure Projects:
Construction of roads across the state.
Rehabilitation of 150 km of feeder roads.
Upgrading rural roads to improve connectivity.
3. Energy and Utilities:
Procurement and energizing of transformers.
4. Transportation Initiatives:
Extension of Redline Metro Rail from Agbado to Kajola.
Development of Blueline Metro Rail from Okokomaiko to Agbara/Lusada.
Implementation of the Purpleline Metro Rail project.
5. Government Facilities:
Construction of the Ogun Lodge Government House in Abuja.
Development of OGIRS Revenue House.
Building of a modern Court of Appeal.
6. Fire Safety Measures:
Construction of new fire stations across the state.
These initiatives demonstrate Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to economic growth, infrastructure development, and improved service delivery in Ogun State.
