2025 Budget Signing: Nigeria’s Largest Budget Ever, Says Minister of Information
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday said signing of the 2025 budget into law shows the administration’s determination to develop the country.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday assented to the N54.2 trillion budget, following the passage by the National Assembly.
Idris, who spoke at the resumption of the Ministerial Press Briefing, said the budget remains a bold statement of intent.
The Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole took turns to brief on her activities.
Idris said: “The signing of the N54.2 trillion budget by President Bola Tinubu, the largest in Nigeria’s history, testifies to the administration’s commitment to economic growth, national security, infrastructure development, and human capital advancement.
“This year, 2025, is set to be the year of consolidation – a year where all the transformative reforms initiated by President Tinubu’s administration begin to bear tangible fruits in the lives of Nigerians. Already, we are witnessing a gradual reduction in the prices of foodstuffs, which is bringing much-needed relief to the people.
The Minister also noted the media remains a vital pillar in the country’s democracy.
Idris explained that democracy thrived on informed discourse, constructive engagement and a shared commitment to national progress.
He said this explained why Tinubu directed all his Ministers to take turns to give account of their stewardship.
