Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set a bold and ambitious course for Nigeria with the proposed 2025 budget, particularly focusing on capital expenditure as a means of stimulating growth, development, and modernization. This comprehensive allocation signals the administration’s commitment to addressing critical sectors while building a foundation for a more prosperous Nigeria.

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The allocations across ministries and agencies underscore a focus on infrastructure, security, agriculture, education, health, and technology. For example:

Federal Ministry of Works (N926.2bn): Reflects the government’s priority in building and modernizing Nigeria’s road networks, bridges, and urban infrastructure.

Ministry of Power (N531.52bn): Aimed at solving Nigeria’s energy challenges and unlocking economic growth.

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (N242.51bn): Focuses on enhancing food security, modernizing agriculture, and creating jobs.

Federal Ministry of Education (N551.1bn) and Health (N592.1bn): Vital to uplifting human capital through better schools and healthcare facilities.

These investments are designed to not only address immediate challenges but also lay the groundwork for sustainable, long-term development.

Learning from Global Success Stories.

Several African countries and nations around the world provide examples of how well-implemented policies can transform economies:

1. Rwanda: Strategic investments in infrastructure, ICT, and education have turned Rwanda into a hub for innovation and business, with the capital Kigali often referred to as the “Silicon Valley of Africa.”

2. Ethiopia: Large-scale investment in transportation and power infrastructure has spurred industrial growth and boosted exports, positioning the country as one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies.

3. Singapore: In Asia, effective governance, transparent policies, and prioritization of education and infrastructure helped Singapore transform from a developing nation into a global economic powerhouse within decades.

For Nigeria, the lesson is clear: Good intentions must be coupled with effective implementation and community support to realize transformative growth.

Overcoming Challenges

The greatest challenge lies not in the vision itself but in ensuring that the right people surround the President and that these policies are allowed to materialize without interference from “community killers”—those who prioritize personal gain over the nation’s progress.

Call for Collective Responsibility

For these plans to succeed, Nigerians must rally behind well-thought-out policies and demand accountability from leaders and stakeholders. The focus must remain on implementing projects efficiently, avoiding waste, and addressing corruption.

A Shared Goal

President Tinubu’s focus on capital expenditure reflects a desire to drive economic growth, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for all Nigerians. This ambitious blueprint requires collaboration, dedication, and a shared commitment from the government, private sector, and citizens alike.

With unity, accountability, and efficient execution, Nigeria can emulate the success stories seen across the world and ensure a better tomorrow for all.

Best wishes

Otunba Ade Adeshina