DG Budget tasks Budget Officers on Efficient Preparation of 2025 Budget
Ahead of the submission of the 2025 appropriation bill, Mr Tanimu Yakubu, Director General and Chief Executive officer of the Budget Office of the Federation has tasked budget officers across tne various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to up their game towards the successful preparation of the 2025 budget.
Mr Yakubu stated this Tuesday in Abuja in his address at the opening of this year’s training of budget officers of MDAs on 2025 Budget preparation.
The training session will focus on preparing the 2025 Budget using the Government Integrated Financial Management Information
System Budget Preparation Sub-System (GIFMIS/BPS) for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The Budget boss said the ‘quality of our national budget has been a longstanding concern, with stakeholders often questioning the relevance, execution, and effectiveness of our budgetary proposals’.
He noted that the training programme offers a critical opportunity for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to reflect on their roles in the budget process.
He posited that the training will ensure that budget proposals for 2025 are not only robust and focused but also aligned with national priorities, adding that it was the trainees moment to demonstrate to the Nigerian people their steadfast commitment to delivering a budget that genuinely meets citizens needs while upholding strict fiscal discipline.
While emphasizing the critical role budget officers play in ensuring the success of the 2025 FGN budget, Mr Yakubu said the training was designed to equip them with the tools and knowledge to effectively contribute to the budget preparation process.
“I encourage you to fully engage in the sessions, ask questions, and collaborate with your colleagues, as the outcome of this training will directly impact the quality of FGN budget”, he said.
He recalled when he assumed the role of Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation in June 2024, he was faced with both challenges and opportunities in managing the nation’s fiscal resources, stressing that the training represents a crucial step in addressing these challenges and ensuring that the 2025 budget aligns with the expectations of the Nigerian people.
“As we prepare the 2025 budget, I urge all MDAs to stay true to their mandates. Our executive budget proposals must be coherent and purpose-driven, embodying the government’s vision for security and development”, he said.
He encouraged the Budget Officers to meticulously review their submissions to ensure they align with the Country’s overarching goal, which is to safeguard the essential economic functions of producing, distributing, and consuming goods and services.
