Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has unveiled an ambitious 32-year development plan aimed at transforming the state’s economic and social landscape. Presenting the 2025 budget estimates to the Kogi House of Assembly, Ododo described the plan as a comprehensive roadmap designed to position Kogi State as a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable economy.
“As part of our efforts to build a new and prosperous Kogi State, we have developed a 32-year state development plan with the theme ‘Shared Hope and Prosperity’,” the governor stated.
The Explainer learned, the development strategy is anchored on prosperity, building resilience, and providing direction for sustainable development through innovation, wealth creation, healthcare, and human capital development.
The ambitious plan is structured across three distinct phases.
The first phase, spanning from 2024 to 2033, will focus on laying foundational groundwork through critical infrastructure investment, human capital development, and economic diversification.
Subsequent phases from 2034 to 2043 and 2043 to 2056 will concentrate on accelerating economic growth, improving governance, and enhancing environmental sustainability.
“This has to be sustained to prevent project abandonment and deviation from the strategic vision to position Kogi state as an investment destination,” Ododo explained.
The plan aims to ensure continuity and consolidation of ongoing development in infrastructure and human capital sectors.
The 2025 proposed budget estimates, totaling N584.4 billion, reflect the governor’s commitment to this long-term vision. Capital expenditure is allocated N302.8 billion (51.99%), while recurrent expenditure receives N279.5 billion (48.01%). Notably, the budget represents a 43.34% increase from the 2024 revised budget, signaling significant investment in the state’s future.
“The state development plan is anchored on prosperity, building resilience and providing direction for sustainable development through exceptional innovation, wealth creation, healthcare and human capital development established on the foundation of peace and exemplary governance,” Ododo emphasized.
