Kwara Achieves 93.5% In 2025 Budget Performance

The Kwara State government achieved 93.5% performance in the execution of the 2025 budget.

The state’s director of Budget, Alh Samsudeen Aregbe disclosed this during the Citizens Engagement for 2027 budget in Ilorin, the state capital.

The townhall meeting started on 1st September in Osi, Ekiti local government area for Kwara southerners, after which the northerners had their turn in Lafiagi, Edu local government area of the state.

Addressing participants at the last session in Ilorin, the state capital, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the open budget process was part of his campaign promises that sought to rebuild public confidence in government, restore infrastructure, improve public service delivery, and place the welfare of Kwarans at the centre of governance.

The governor, who was represented by commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr Mary Arinde, said the administration has continued to engage the citizens and various stakeholders across communities to hear directly from them where the shoe pinches with a view to improving their living conditions.

AbdulRazaq touted his giant strides in critical infrastructure and capital projects that cut across the state, and assured that the 2027 budget offers another opportunity to consolidate the gains of his administration.

“Since the inception of this administration, we have maintained that a budget should never be a mere administrative routine or a closed-door exercise. Governance belongs to the people, and for any fiscal plan to deliver meaningful impact, it must directly reflect the life experiences, priorities, and voices of our citizens across the state,” the Governor said.

“Our administration remains committed to building a state where no community is left behind and where development reaches every corner of Kwara.

“Our urban renewal initiatives have transformed the landscape of llorin and other major towns. Landmark projects, including the construction and rehabilitation of township roads, Kwara Hotels, Innovation Hub Civil Service Clinic, International Conference Centre, Kwara State Internal Revenue Service office, Finance House, and other several strategic road networks, which have improved traffic flow, enhanced safety, and boosted commercial activities,” he said.