Uzodimma presents ₦756bn 2025 budget to Imo Assembly

The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Monday, presented the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly to the tune of ₦756 billion.

According to the governor, the budget, amounting to ₦755,588,041,220 was tagged the “Budget of expanded economic opportunities.”

During his presentation, Uzodimma outlined his administration’s achievements over the past five years, reaffirming his commitment to transforming the state under the ‘Shared Prosperity’ mandate.

Uzodimma said, “There are ongoing efforts to rehabilitate and expand critical infrastructure especially the construction of rural roads across the three senatorial zones and ongoing work to provide a 24/7 electricity supply through the Imo State Electricity Distribution (ISED) project.”

He also reiterated his administration’s commitment to the dredging of the Oguta Lake and Orashi River to connect them to the Atlantic Ocean.

“The government plans to hand over schools to religious institutions in 2025 as part of its strategy to improve the quality of education,” he added.

Speaking on agriculture, Uzodimma said, “To enhance food security, the Achara Ugbu Farmland in Owerri North Local Government Area would be developed for large-scale agricultural production.”

The government also promised to support the Ada Palm project to boost palm oil production.

“Our administration is committed to modernising key markets, including Eke Ukwu Owerri Market, and revitalising industrial hubs such as the Onitsha Industrial Layout, as well as similar layouts in Orlu and Okigwe.”

The governor disclosed plans to open new layouts and collaborate with capable developers to improve housing estates across the state.

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