The Federal Government will allocate funds in the 2025 budget based on a needs assessment and the prioritization of essential projects and agencies, according to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. He made this statement while speaking with journalists following a one-day fact-finding tour of government agencies under the State House, Abuja, on Thursday,Daily Trust reports.
Gbajabiamila emphasized that due to limited resources, it is crucial to prioritize spending. He explained that budget allocations to agencies will be determined by their actual requirements and needs.
“In every country, resources are finite. Our focus is on prioritizing. Where do we stand currently? What have these agencies achieved? How well have they fulfilled their mandates, and how important are those mandates in relation to the administration’s vision and the Renewed Hope Agenda?” he said.
He also noted that many agencies are underfunded and questioned whether some should be merged or scrapped. “I’m not referring to the State House agencies. In 2025, our budget will be informed by a needs assessment, not prepared in isolation,” he added.
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During separate meetings with the Heads and staff of the agencies, Gbajabiamila assured them that the Presidency would work to improve the welfare and working conditions of staff within the agencies under the State House’s supervision. He encouraged agency staff to embrace innovation, excellence, and professionalism while supporting their Chief Executives.
Additionally, Gbajabiamila highlighted the importance of transparency in the procurement process, stressing that it is essential for maintaining the administration’s commitment to good governance and accountability.
He was joined on the tour by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Ibrahim Hadeija; the Permanent Secretary of the State House, Olufunso Adebiyi; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Administration and Operations (Office of the Chief of Staff), Mrs. Oyinade Nathan-Marsh.
