KADUNA TARGETS ₦120BN IGR IN 2026 — KADIRS CHAIRMAN. (PHOTO).

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 Kaduna Targets ₦120bn IGR In 2026 — KADIRS Chairman   Kaduna State has set an Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target of ₦120 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, with the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) expected to play a central role in achieving the target. The Executive Chairman of KADIRS, Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, disclosed this during the Service’s Annual Performance Review, Work Plan, and Strategic Retreat.  He explained that although the state government approved ₦74 billion as KADIRS’ official revenue target, the Service raised its internal benchmark to ₦80.09 billion to motivate staff to exceed expectations. He further stated that the proposed 2026 budget by the Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission stands at ₦117.28 billion, with KADIRS expected to generate ₦74.28 billion, while Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are projected to generate ₦43.24 billion. According to Adams, the retreat was convened to strengthen implement...

ABIA GOV. OTTI PROPOSES N750. 2BN BUDGEY FOR 2015,ALLOCATES 35% TO EDUCATION AND HEALTH. (PHOTO).


 Abia Governor Otti Proposes N750.2bn Budget for 2025, Allocates 35% to Education and Health


Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has presented a N750.2 billion 2025 budget to the Abia State House of Assembly for review and approval. During his presentation to the Assembly, led by Speaker Emmanuel Emeruwa, Governor Otti emphasized his administration's commitment to prudent management of the 2024 budget, which he said facilitated the state's transformation across various sectors.


In the proposed 2025 budget, N611.7 billion (82%) is allocated for capital projects, while N138.6 billion (18%) is earmarked for recurrent expenses. Notably, education and health receive significant allocations of 20% and 15%, respectively.


Governor Otti highlighted a 30% increase in the 2025 budget compared to the previous year and reiterated his administration's focus on continuing reforms in health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and security.


Key provisions include N13 billion for agro-industrial processing zones in Ukwa, Bende, and Umunnochi, and N14.6 billion for establishing libraries and reading rooms across 184 wards. Additionally, N18.9 billion has been set aside for social benefits. The governor also mentioned the recovery of several state-owned agricultural assets from private entities, ensuring returns to the state.


Otti reaffirmed that securing the lives and property of citizens remains his top priority, expressing regret over the loss of security personnel and innocent civilians to criminal elements.

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