The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved an internal budget reallocation of N22.8 billion to address critical infrastructure gaps, expand clean water access, and support youth-focused initiatives under the current 2025 fiscal year.
The move, described as a “viament,” was approved during a council meeting chaired by Governor Amadu Umaru Fintiri at the Government House, Yola. The adjustment does not increase the total budget, which remains N486.2 billion, but instead reallocates funds across existing ministries and projects.
Announcing the development, Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Emmanuel Pridimso explained that the viament was driven by economic realities such as inflation and shortfalls in initial allocations.
“This is a strategic reshuffling of resources to meet pressing demands without exceeding the approved budget envelope,” he stated.
According to the breakdown, N14.8billion of the reallocated funds will go to capital projects, while N8 billion will support recurrent expenditures, including salaries and operational costs for ministries and agencies.
Pridimso added that the reallocation consolidates all adjustments made since January, ensuring that the printed revised budget accurately reflects the state’s current priorities in a transparent manner.
In the water sector, Commissioner for Water Resources, Ayuba Audu, disclosed that N360 million has been allocated for the upgrade of the Gulak Water Schemein Madagali Local Government Area. The project includes laying over 12.4 kilometers of new pipelines to expand access to clean water.
He also revealed that water projects are ongoing in 17 local government councils, underscoring the administration’s commitment to improving basic public services across the state.
Meanwhile, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Neido Geoffrey provided an update on the recent repatriation of 13 trafficked children originally from Adamawa but rescued in Anambra State.
“We are working closely with security and child welfare agencies to ensure proper care and full rehabilitation of the children,” she said, while urging parents to be more vigilant. “Please do not send your children on errands late at night. Human trafficking is a growing threat.”
The council reiterated its resolve to sustain people-centered governance and ensure resources are deployed effectively to meet the state’s developmental goals.