The Federal Government has released a total of N2.45 trillion to the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, between March 2024 and August 2025 to support infrastructure and security projects, according to President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Daniel Bwala.
Bwala said the funds are being deployed to rehabilitate roads and bridges, improve schools and healthcare facilities, and strengthen security operations across communities nationwide, particularly in areas where intervention is most urgently needed.
Posting on X, Bwala noted that the federal support aligns with global practices, pointing out that countries such as the United States routinely provide federal funding to state and local governments for infrastructure, education, healthcare, and public safety.
He added that India and several other developed economies also rely on central government grants to enable regional governments to deliver major projects and essential services closer to citizens.
Bwala wrote: “Between March 2024 and August 2025, the Federal Government released a total of ₦2.45 trillion to the 36 states and the FCT for infrastructure and security projects.
“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.
“This approach is not new globally. Countries like the United States regularly provide federal funding to state and local governments to support infrastructure, education, health, and public safety.
“India and several other developed economies also use central government grants to help regions deliver major projects and essential services closer to the people.
“Under President Tinubu’s 2025 Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity, priority remains on security, infrastructure, health, and education.
“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.”
