Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas Approves ₦128.5 Billion Supplementary Budget for 2025

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has officially signed into law a ₦128.58 billion supplementary budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The signing, which took place over the weekend, also included the approval of a ₦47.12 billion virement previously passed by the Taraba State House of Assembly.

The new financial package aims to fill urgent funding gaps across essential sectors such as security, infrastructure, education, and economic development. According to Governor Kefas, the supplementary budget will strengthen the state’s economic resilience and ensure adequate funding for developmental projects already in progress.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, the governor emphasized that the additional budgetary allocation was necessary to enhance the delivery of key public services, especially in sectors that directly impact the lives of Taraba residents. He noted that the move aligns with his administration’s commitment to good governance, transparency, and inclusive growth.

Governor Kefas also praised the Taraba State House of Assembly for its swift legislative support in approving the virement and supplementary budget, describing it as a demonstration of cooperation between the executive and legislative arms of government.

He stated that the funds will be judiciously utilized to tackle pressing challenges, including improving internal security, accelerating road construction, boosting agricultural productivity, and investing in human capital development.

The supplementary budget, according to government sources, reflects a strategic response to emerging economic realities and fiscal pressures. It is part of the administration’s broader effort to stabilize the state’s finances while addressing infrastructural needs that have long hindered growth and social development.

Governor Kefas reiterated his administration’s determination to maintain financial discipline and ensure all expenditures are tied to measurable results that benefit the people of Taraba State. He urged ministries and agencies to prioritize accountability and timely project delivery.

With the signing of the ₦128.58 billion supplementary budget into law, Taraba State is expected to witness improved funding for critical sectors, paving the way for economic expansion and sustainable development throughout 2025.