Tinubu’s 2026 budget, people-centred, infrastructure-driven — Goronyo
Budget
By Angela Atabo
Abuja,Dec.20,2025(NAN)The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has commended President Bola Tinubu, for the 2026 Appropriation Bill, describing it as people-centred and responsive to critical areas of security and road infrastructure.
In a statement on the budget signed by Mr Abdullahi Mohammed, Special Adviser to the minister on Saturday in Abuja ,Goronyo stated that the significant allocation underscored Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the country.
He stressed that no meaningful development can be achieved without a secured environment, adding that improved security would enhance economic activities, boost investor confidence, and promote national stability.
“The significant budgetary allocation to security reflects the president’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the country.
“No meaningful development can be achieved without a secure environment.I mproved security will enhance economic activities, boost investor confidence, and promote national stability,”he said.
Goronyo also praised the strong emphasis placed on road infrastructure.
He explained that sustained investment in the construction, rehabilitation, and completion of federal roads would ease transportation challenges, reduce travel time, lower vehicle operating costs, and improve access to markets and essential services nationwide.
The minister added, “The combined focus on enhanced security and improved road infrastructure, alongside economic reforms, fiscal discipline, human capital development in education and health, will go a long way in alleviating the hardship currently faced by citizens.
“These priorities will create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and improve the overall quality of life of Nigerians.”
Goronyo assured Nigerians that the Federal Ministry of Works remained fully committed to the effective implementation of all road projects approved in the 2026 budget, in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He also called for the continued support and cooperation of all the stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of projects across the country.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani