The Chairman of Udi Local Government, Hon. Engr. Hyginus Ogbonna Agu, has presented a ₦5.3 billion budget for 2025. The budget, which he has aptly named the “Budget of Consolidation and Strategic Development,” is aimed at driving growth, enhancing infrastructure, and improving the quality of life for Udi residents.
Hon. Agu laid out the key areas the budget will focus on, which include:
Healthcare: Expanding healthcare services and improving the local health infrastructure to provide better medical care for everyone.
Roads: Upgrading and building new roads to ensure smooth transport across the local government, boosting trade and accessibility.
Education: Improving the quality of education by upgrading schools and investing in educational programs to provide better learning opportunities for students.
Water: Ensuring that every community in Udi has reliable access to clean and safe drinking water.
Power: Strengthening electricity supply and making it more reliable to meet the growing needs of the community.
The budget proposal allocates 64% for recurrent expenditure (covering the day-to-day running costs) and 36% for capital expenditure (focused on long-term projects), showing a balance between immediate needs and future development.
In his address, Hon. Agu spoke passionately about the budget, describing it as a blueprint for the future of Udi. “The 2025 budget is not just about numbers, it’s about bringing real change to our community,” he said. “It’s designed to finish what we’ve started, launch new projects, and continue making progress in every sector. This is a commitment to our people, and we are determined to deliver on our promises.”
The breakdown of the budget includes:
Statutory Allocation: ₦850,000,000
Excess Crude and Others: ₦1,750,000,000
Value Added Tax: ₦2,600,000,000
Internally Generated Revenue: ₦50,000,000
Miscellaneous: ₦165,249,564.83
Total Recurrent Receipt: ₦5,365,240,564.83
Recurrent Expenditure (64%): ₦3,414,232,564.83
This includes ₦2,616,032,564.83 for salaries (including teachers, pension funds, and local government staff).
Capital Expenditure (36%): ₦1,951,008,000
This will go towards completing ongoing projects and starting new initiatives that will make Udi a better place for all.
Hon. Agu emphasized that the budget was not just a financial plan, but a roadmap for fulfilling the administration’s promise to make Udi a model local government. “We’ve come a long way, but there’s still much more to do. This budget is our roadmap for taking Udi to the next level.”
He also thanked the people of Udi for their continued trust and support, acknowledging that it is their collective effort that makes progress possible. “Together, we are building a brighter future,” he said.
The budget presentation was attended by various local leaders, members of the legislative council, government officials, and stakeholders who are eager to see Udi’s transformation.
