The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has presented the 2025 budget before the State Assembly.
Presenting the budget titled ”Budget Of Expanded Economic Opportunities” on the floor of the House, the Governor, informed the lawmakers that the total amount of the budget is 755,588,041,220 with recurrent expenditure of,112,302,000,000 and capital expenditure of 643,286,041,220.
Uzodinma maintained that all the ministries and other relevant sectors were captured in the 2025 appropriation bill to ensure that all segments get a positive impact from the budget.
Giving a summary of the budget, the Governor explained that the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure Development got 46 percent of the budget with a total sum of 296,461,152,778 followed by the Ministry of Transportation with a total sum of 101,010,000,000, while the Ministry of Education got the least amount with 7,420,000,000.
Uzodinma said his priority is to concentrate on the total implementation of the budget to achieve maximum results.
He pointed out that the 2025 budget is to leverage on the achievements recorded in the 2024 budget which he said his administration did its best to ensure its full implementation.
” Through prudent management amidst a tough economic and financial year, we did our best to faithfully implement the 2024 budget. So many laudable projects were achieved. These include ongoing flyover at Assumpta roundabout, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre, Dualisation of Owerri – Umuahia road.” he maintained.
He thanked the house for its support towards the success of his administration and the cordial relationship that exists between the two arm of Government.
Earlier, in his address, the Speaker of the House, Chike Olemgbe said that members appreciate the governor for making time to come and present the budget.
He assured of speedy passage of the bill and continuous support of his administrative programmes in the alleviation of poverty and economic restructuring of the state.