FG Confident of Meeting 2025 Revenue Target Amidst Economic Reforms
By Patience Ikpeme
The Federal Government has expressed confidence in achieving its ambitious N36.35 trillion revenue target for the 2025 fiscal year.
This optimism stems from the significant gains realized through President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and adjustments to foreign exchange policies.
During a briefing to the National Assembly Joint Committees on Finance on the 2025 Appropriation Bill, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, highlighted that these reforms have already begun to bear fruit, with a notable increase in government revenue.
“The administration inherited an economy on the brink, but through targeted reforms, we are now on a recovery path,” Minister Bagudu stated. He emphasized that the 100% implementation of recurrent expenditure in 2024, despite the challenging economic environment, demonstrates the government’s commitment to fulfilling its financial obligations.
Furthermore, the Nigerian economy achieved over 3% GDP growth last year, surpassing the growth rates of many developed nations.
The 2025 budget, based on lessons learned from the 2024 budget, assumes a 2.06 million barrels per day oil production at $75 per barrel, 15.75% inflation, and 4.6% GDP growth.
Minister Bagudu emphasized the government’s commitment to: Growing revenues through increased efforts by revenue-generating agencies like the Nigeria Customs Service and the Federal Inland Revenue Service; improving fiscal discipline by ensuring responsible and efficient utilization of public funds and fostering inclusive growth by implementing reforms that benefit all Nigerians.
He acknowledged the crucial role of the National Assembly in supporting these efforts and expressed confidence in achieving the ambitious revenue target.
Bagudu highlighted that President Tinubu has directed all revenue-generating MDAs and Government-Owned Enterprises to ramp up their operations to maximize revenue generation. He also pointed out that the nation’s treasury would benefit significantly from increased oil production at a reduced cost.
The chairmen of the Joint Committees, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa and Hon. James Faleke, commended Minister Bagudu for his candid presentation and expressed hope that all MDAs would cooperate fully with the committee in performing its oversight functions.
