The Ministry of Works has unveiled a proposed budget of N12 billion for 2025, with significant allocations for legal fees and vehicles for the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Minister.
Out of the total amount, N5 billion is earmarked for legal fees, another N5 billion for settling judgment debts, and N2 billion for procuring vehicles for the minister’s SSA.
In addition to these expenditures, the ministry plans to spend N670 million on computer software and consumables for its headquarters and 37 field offices. Professional development for staff will cost another N800 million, highlighting a focus on capacity building.
Further allocations include N18 million for computer-aided equipment and software for the Electrical Services Department and N10 million for maintaining air conditioning systems and refrigerators at the Kaduna zonal office.
Vehicle procurement also features prominently, with N300 million set aside for utility vehicles for the Human Resources Department, N150 million for monitoring zonal divisions and streetlight services, and N55 million for a Toyota Hilux (2024 model).
Investments in digital infrastructure are also a priority, with N311 million allocated for digitizing filing and record management using Electronic Content Management (ECM) with RFID. The ministry has budgeted N16.3 million for the design and management of a Highways Road Access Management System (COHIMS) and N26.87 million for developing a harmonized web portal with multi-language support.
The ministry’s plans for education and training include N160 million for constructing classrooms and offices at the Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Training School in Kuje and N50 million for reviving skill acquisition programs in Abeokuta, Ijora, and Kuje.
Other notable allocations include N46.2 million for upgrading internet and intranet applications, N51.4 million for acquiring computer hardware, and N75 million for monitoring capital budget implementation.
With the ministry planning to execute projects worth N1.07 trillion in 2025, the proposed budget has attracted public and legislative attention. As the National Assembly reviews the allocation, debates are expected on the ministry’s spending priorities and transparency.
