The Federal Government disbursed N2.45 trillion to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between March 2024 and August 2025 for infrastructure development and security intervention.
The sum was to help them repair roads and bridges, improve schools and health facilities, and strengthen security operations during the period.
Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, made this known yesterday in a post on his verified X handle @BwalaDaniel.
“This support is helping to fix roads and bridges, improve schools and health facilities, and strengthen security operations in communities across the country where Nigerians need results the most,” he said.
Bwala explained that federal support to states is consistent with global norms, noting that countries such as the United States routinely provide federal funding to state and local governments to support infrastructure, education, health and public safety.
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He added that India and several other developed economies also deploy central government grants to help regions deliver major projects and essential services closer to the people.
Bwala linked the interventions to the policy direction of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly the 2025 Budget of Restoration, which prioritises securing peace, rebuilding prosperity and strengthening national development.
Under the budget framework, he said priority remains on security, infrastructure, health and education, with emphasis on transparency, accelerated delivery of energy, transport and public works, job creation and improved living standards.
Bwala added that sustained cooperation between the Federal Government and the states is critical to achieving a safer and more prosperous Nigeria.
“Under President Tinubu’s 2025 Budget of Restoration, Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity, priority remains on security, infrastructure, health and education,” he said.
“The goal is clear to ensure transparent use of funds, accelerate energy, transport and public works, create jobs and improve living standards through strong cooperation between the Federal Government and the states for a safer, more prosperous Nigeria”, Bwala added.
