A review of Nigeria’s proposed 2025 budget has revealed that 44 federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) plan to spend a staggering N14.205 billion on fuelling generators and plants in the coming year. This expenditure highlights the persistent electricity challenges facing the country.
Among the notable allocations, the State House headquarters has budgeted N1.989 billion, while the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has set aside N1.195 billion for the same purpose.
Further analysis shows the Nigerian Army plans to spend N3.897 billion on generator fuel, the Ministry of Defence headquarters allocated N250 million, and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) budgeted N2.5 billion. Other significant allocations include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at N567 million, the Nigerian Defence Academy with N399.5 million, and the Nigerian Defence College budgeting N337.4 million.
Smaller agencies like the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru allocated N14 million, and the Bureau of Public Enterprises set aside N36.2 million. The Nigeria Agricultural Land Development Authority budgeted N30 million, while the Bureau of Public Procurement earmarked N30 million.
The Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil plans to spend N55 million, the National Intelligence Agency allocated N167 million, and the Directorate of Security Services budgeted N212 million.
These figures come against the backdrop of Nigeria’s ongoing struggles with electricity generation and supply. In 2024 alone, the country recorded 12 grid failures, underscoring the heavy reliance on alternative power sources such as generators to maintain operations in public institutions.
The government’s dependence on generators has sparked debates over the urgency of addressing the nation’s power sector challenges. Many Nigerians are calling for sustainable energy investments to reduce the reliance on costly and environmentally harmful fossil fuels.
As the budget awaits legislative approval, these allocations reflect the pressing need for improved power infrastructure to reduce operational costs and enhance public service delivery.
