Tinubu Allocates 31% of 2025 Budget to Security, Infrastructure, Health, and Education
President Bola Tinubu, during a joint session of the National Assembly, on December 18, presented Nigeria’s 2025 budget of N47.9 trillion.
Titled “The Resurrection Budget: Security, Peace, Building Prosperity,” the proposal earmarked substantial funds for defence and security, infastrature, health, and education, jointly accounting for over 31 percent of the budget.
Defence and security take the lead with N4.91 trillion, followed closely by infrastructure at N4.06 trillion, education with N3.5 trillion, and health at N2.4 trillion.
The budget framework is built on a crude oil benchmark price of $75 per barrel, a daily production estimate of 2.06 million barrels, and an exchange rate of ₦1,400 per dollar.
Addressing lawmakers during the 30-minute presentation, which ended at 1:10 PM, President Tinubu highlighted the existential challenges Nigeria faces, including insecurity, corruption, and food scarcity.
“Our nation faces an existential threat from corruption and insecurity,” the President said.
“These challenges are surmountable when we work collaboratively. We must rewrite the narrative of this nation. The time for lamentation is over. The time to act is now.”
Acknowledging the reforms embarked upon by his administration over the past 18 months, Tinubu commended Nigerians for their resilience and unity.
“It is with great pleasure that I lay before this distinguished joint session of the National Assembly, the 2025 Budget of the Federal Government of Nigeria titled, ‘The Resurrection Budget.’ This is not just another statement of projected revenue and expenditure; it is one that calls for action,” he declared.
On food security, the President emphasized its importance, pledging to ensure no Nigerian goes hungry.
“Food security is non-negotiable,” he stressed. “We are taking deliberate steps to ensure Nigerians can feed and not go to bed hungry.”
In addition to prioritising security and social sectors, Tinubu pointed to ongoing infrastructure projects as key drivers of economic growth, noting that the N4.06 trillion allocation for infrastructure would significantly improve transportation, power, and technology.
Tinubu concluded his speech with a call to action, urging Nigerians to unite in tackling the country’s challenges. “Our 2025 is not just a document; it is a vision of renewal and transformation. Together, we can surmount our difficulties and chart a path toward sustainable prosperity,” he said.
