Kehinde Fajobi
President Bola Tinubu has announced a proposed allocation of ₦4.91 trillion for defence and security in the 2025 fiscal year.
He disclosed this during his presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, titled “The Restoration Budget: Securing Peace, Building Prosperity,” to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly on Wednesday in Abuja.
Tinubu highlighted other key allocations, including ₦4.06 trillion for infrastructure, ₦2.48 trillion for health, and ₦3.5 trillion for education.
“This budget reflects a renewed commitment to strengthening the foundation of a robust economy. As we embark on implementing the 2025 budget, our steps are deliberate, our decisions resolute, and our priorities are clear,” Tinubu stated.
He emphasised the government’s focus on addressing critical sectors while prioritising national security, which he described as the foundation of progress.
“We have significantly increased the funding for the military, paramilitary, and our police forces to secure the nation, protect our borders, and consolidate government control over every inch of our national territory,” he explained.
Tinubu assured that the government would continue equipping security forces with modern tools and technology to combat insecurity and boost morale.
“The officers, men, and women of our Armed Forces and the Nigerian Police Force are the shield and protectors of our nation. Our administration will continue to empower them to defeat insurgency, banditry, and threats to our sovereignty,” he said.