Hon. Terseer Ugbor, the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on the Environment, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2025 budget will deliver significant democratic dividends to Nigerians.
Addressing members of the National Assembly New Media Forum at the end of the budget presentation on Wednesday, Ugbor referred to the budget as a “budget of hope,” highlighting the government’s focus on key sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, and security. He emphasized that these critical areas would drive economic growth and improve the lives of Nigerians, despite the challenges posed by insecurity, climate change, and other regional issues. “This budget clearly sets high expectations for critical sectors that will directly benefit our people,” Ugbor said.
Ugbor noted that the 2025 budget, which allocates a record 4.7 trillion naira, is the largest ever presented in the country’s history. “The scale of this budget reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to our development agenda and the pressing needs of Nigerians,” he stated. He pointed out that such an ambitious budget reflects the government’s growing commitment to addressing the needs of Nigerians. According to Ugbor, the budget is designed to prioritize reforms that would directly benefit citizens, particularly in constituencies affected by insecurity and agricultural setbacks.
He also commended the President’s efforts to ensure that local government autonomy and constituency projects are fully funded, so the impact of federal resources reaches even the most remote communities. “The President’s focus on local government autonomy is a critical step in ensuring that every Nigerian feels the impact of this budget,” Ugbor added.
Ugbor reiterated that the government is determined to meet the expectations of Nigerians, particularly in the areas that matter most to the people. He expressed optimism that with the ongoing reforms and increased budgetary allocations, significant progress would be made across the country. He also encouraged patience, reminding Nigerians that while President Tinubu has only been in office for 18 months, the impact of these reforms would become evident in due time. “We must be patient, as the fruits of these reforms will be seen at the grassroots level,” Ugbor advised.
In his closing remarks, Ugbor assured Nigerians that the 2025 budget would result in widespread benefits, with numerous construction projects and infrastructure developments reaching every local government and community. He reaffirmed that the administration is fully committed to delivering on its promises, ensuring that democratic dividends are felt by every Nigerian across the nation. “This budget is the beginning of a transformative journey for Nigeria, and I am confident that we will see real change in every local government,” Ugbor concluded.
