The Federal Government has commenced preparation of the 2025 national budget, with a stern warning to ministries, departments and agencies to input only line items within their mandates.
It also urged the MDAs to focus on projects that align with the economic priorities of the current administration. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, on Tuesday at an event to commence training on the GIFMIS budget preparation subsystem for ministries, departments and agencies in Abuja.
According to him, the quality of our national budget has been a long-standing concern, and the training is part of efforts to sensitize the budgetary process.
He said, “The quality of our national budget has been a long-standing concern, with stakeholders often questioning the relevance, execution and effectiveness of our budgetary proposals. Today’s training offers a critical opportunity for all ministries, departments and agencies to reflect on their roles in the budget process. Together, we can ensure that our budget proposals for 2025 are not only robust and focused but also aligned with our national priorities.”
He further urged all MDAs to only input projects within their mandates as stipulated by the law.
