Delta proposes 2027 budget of 1.2 trillion naira
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Illustrative image · Abdulrahman Abubakar · Pexels · Licence PexelsThe executive of Nigeria's Delta State has proposed a 2027 budget slightly above 1.2 trillion naira. The plan is to fund infrastructure, education, electricity and security, among other areas, before it is submitted to the state assembly, according to Information Commissioner Charles Aniagwu, quoted by Punch.
The Executive Council of Nigeria's Delta State approved on Monday a proposed 2027 budget slightly above 1.2 trillion naira, before it is submitted to the State Assembly for consideration. Commissioner for Works, Rural Roads and Information Charles Aniagwu announced the amount after an Executive Council meeting in Warri, Punch reports.
According to Charles Aniagwu, the budget is to fund infrastructure projects and development programmes in education, economic empowerment, electricity and security. He said the government intended to distribute projects and opportunities among the state's 25 local government areas despite political activities linked to the 2027 general elections.
The commissioner also cited social investment programmes that could provide up to 250,000 naira to some beneficiaries to support their activities. He added that ongoing construction projects were expected to create jobs for artisans, bricklayers, metalworkers and suppliers of construction materials.
Delta's proposal comes as several African states present their budget plans for 2027. Zambia notably announced on 6 November a budget of 284.8 billion kwacha for the same financial year. Zambia plans 2027 budget of 284.8 billion kwacha.
