Education gets highest allocation as Jigawa governor presents 2025 budget

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Education gets highest allocation as Jigawa governor presents 2025 budget
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Education got the highest provision with an overall allocation of over N184 billion, representing N26.4 per cent of the budget.

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“The balance of N11.8 billion representing about 1.7 percent of the budget is set aside for contingency and stabilisation funds and public debt charges.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.

On agriculture, Mr Umar said over N136 billion was allocated to the sector to sustain the implementation of ongoing projects and programmes.

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