The Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has presented the 2025 budget proposal of ₦429,898,968,402.31 to the Taraba State House of Assembly.
The budget, titled the “Budget of Transformation,” aims to consolidate the achievements of the previous year while driving socio-economic development and improving the well-being of the state’s residents.
In a statement on his official Facebook page, Governor Kefas emphasized the focus of the budget, stating, “The Taraba Master Development Plan will be the working document of the State in 2025, with a budget estimate at ₦429,898,968,402.31. This budget encapsulates the vision for a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable state in order to achieve the moving forward agenda of our administration.”
Budget Breakdown
The proposed appropriation allocates ₦266 billion (61.5 per cent) for capital expenditure, prioritising development projects across critical sectors, and ₦160 billion (38.1 per cent) for recurrent expenditure to support government operations.
Governor Kefas noted, “This budget was carefully prepared to consolidate the achievements of the 2024 budget with a strategic focus on critical sectors that foster economic growth and improve the quality of life for Tarabans.”
The strategic sectors targeted in the 2025 budget include education, infrastructure, job creation, agriculture, security, and tourism.
Commitment to Development
Governor Kefas reiterated his administration’s dedication to fulfilling its promises, stating:
“We are ready and determined to deliver on our promises as we have done steadily in the months past.”
He urged residents of the state to support the government’s people-focused initiatives:
“While we work round the clock to have a better and prosperous Taraba, I implore Tarabans to support our pro-people initiatives.”
Increase in Budget Size
The 2025 budget represents a 34% increase compared to the 2024 appropriation. Governor Kefas explained that the increase is a deliberate strategy to position Taraba State for greater socio-economic development.
The Taraba Master Development Plan will guide the state’s efforts throughout the coming year, ensuring that the administration continues to build on its successes while fostering growth and inclusion across all sectors.
