Breaking: Governor Uzodimma Signs 2025 Budget Into Law

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has officially signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The state’s budget, initially proposed at ₦756 billion, was increased to ₦807 billion by the Imo State House of Assembly.

During the signing ceremony on Tuesday at the New Exco Chambers, Government House in Owerri, Governor Uzodimma described the increase as a challenge to kickstart immediate work on the budget.

The allocation includes ₦694,786,041,220 for capital expenditure and ₦112,302,000,000 for recurrent expenditure.

“I initially proposed a budget of ₦756 billion for the year, but the State House of Assembly, in its wisdom, adjusted it to ₦807 billion. This adjustment reflects the strong alignment between the Executive and the Legislature in providing essential services and infrastructure to the people of Imo State,” Uzodimma stated.

The total 2025 budget, as amended, is now ₦807,088,041,220, with 86.09% (₦694,786,041,220) allocated to capital projects and 13.91% (₦112,302,000,000) for recurrent expenditure.

Key ministries receiving significant allocations include the Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development with ₦297,509,312,778 (42.8%), the Ministry of Transport with ₦101,010,000,000 (14.5%), and the Ministry of Power and Electrification with ₦74,755,479,042 (10.8%).

Other allocations include ₦50,020,000,000 (7.2%) for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, ₦49,460,000,000 (7.1%) for the Ministry of Education, and ₦31,933,234,000 (4.65%) for the Ministry of Health.

Governor Uzodimma commended the House of Assembly for its swift passage of the budget, pledging to ensure its effective implementation.

“I commend the Speaker and members of the House of Assembly for their quick action and for increasing the original budget estimate. This patriotic gesture challenges the executive to take immediate action,” the Governor said.

He further emphasized that the “Budget of Expanded Economic Opportunities” aims to drive Imo State’s economic transformation through better infrastructure and industrialization, positioning the state as a top investment destination.

“We will create expanded economic opportunities through investment and job creation, benefiting the people of Imo. I call on all stakeholders to support this administration as we work towards sustainable development for our state,” Uzodimma concluded.