The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has allocated ₦418.9 billion to its Secretariats, Departments and Agencies (SDAs) under the proposed ₦1.78 trillion statutory budget for 2025.
FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, disclosed this on Wednesday during the budget defence session at the National Assembly. He explained that ₦351 billion of the allocation is designated for capital expenditure and new projects.
According to the minister, ₦79.3 billion has been allocated to the Transportation Secretariat, comprising ₦53 billion for capital projects and ₦27 billion for recurrent expenditure. Of the capital budget, ₦25 billion is earmarked for rolling stock and other components of the Abuja Light Rail Project, while ₦24 billion will go towards developing bus terminals in Kugbo, Mabushi, and the Central Business District.
In the education sector, the FCTA is allocating ₦181 billion to the Education Secretariat, with ₦120 billion for capital projects and ₦61 billion for recurrent expenditure. This includes ₦8 billion as counterpart funding for the Universal Basic Education Board.
The Health Secretariat is to receive ₦54 billion, of which ₦20 billion is for capital projects and ₦34 billion for recurrent expenditure. Within the recurrent component, ₦1.3 billion is set aside for the Drug Revolving Fund. Wike stated that part of the budget will support the upgrading and rehabilitation of hospitals in the FCT, including procurement of modern equipment and ambulances.
For the environmental sector, the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) is to receive ₦22.9 billion, with ₦3.9 billion for capital projects and ₦19 billion for operations and recurrent expenditure. The minister noted that the AEPB is responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy environment across the FCT. He added that city cleaning contracts currently require over ₦12.3 billion annually, while maintenance of the Wupa Sewage Treatment Plant costs about ₦2.7 billion each year.
“We are reviewing our operational approach to introduce a more cost-effective city cleaning strategy in the 2025 fiscal year,” Wike said.
To improve water supply, the budget proposes ₦37.4 billion for water treatment efforts. Of this, ₦7.7 billion will go towards treatment chemicals, and ₦29.4 billion will cover personnel, overheads and capital costs for the FCT Water Board.
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The minister also highlighted plans to accelerate the Greater Abuja Water Project through counterpart funding for a China Exim Bank loan, with the project expected to extend water access to 26 districts and layouts. He noted that the administration is in advanced discussions to adopt a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for installing prepaid water meters to curb wastage and boost revenue generation.
Wike announced that ₦8.3 billion has been proposed for the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat to enhance food production and encourage youth participation in agriculture. Of the total, ₦4 billion is allocated to capital projects, including the supply of improved seeds, agrochemicals and fertilisers, as well as the development of cluster farm centres for both crops and livestock.
For social development, ₦23.7 billion has been allocated to promote gender equity, youth and child development, and the welfare of vulnerable groups. The funds will also support cultural preservation and the development of sports and recreational infrastructure across the FCT.
The Legal Services Secretariat is to receive ₦7.7 billion, including ₦5 billion for capital expenditure, while ₦1.5 billion is allocated to the Land Department for personnel, overhead and capital needs.
The Area Council Services Secretariat is allocated ₦37.1 billion to drive rural transformation, enhance service delivery, and strengthen traditional institutions.
Earlier, the minister explained that of the total ₦1.78 trillion proposed budget, ₦1.28 trillion representing 72.3% is dedicated to capital projects, while ₦494.1 billion, representing 27.7%is set aside for recurrent expenditure.
