The Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has given insights into the 2025 budget for State House agencies.
According to Gbajabiamila, the budget will be based on a thorough needs assessment, ensuring that funding is allocated based on actual requirements.
Gbajabiamila made these revelations during a one-day fact-finding tour of government agencies under the supervision of the State House.
He said it is important that resources are utilized appropriately, given their limited nature, and highlighted the need for transparency in the procurement process.
He said, “In any country in the world, resources are limited. For us it is about prioritising. Where are we so far? What have the agencies done?
“How have they measured up to their mandates and how important are their mandates in terms of the vision of this administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda?
“A lot of agencies are not properly funded. Do we merge some of these agencies, do we scrap some? I’m not talking about the State House agencies.
“In 2025 we are not going to budget in a vacuum. We will budget based on needs assessment,” he said.
The Chief of Staff also engaged with the heads and staff of the agencies. He pledged to improve welfare and working conditions. He also urged staff to embrace innovation, excellence, and professionalism while supporting their Chief Executives to succeed.
