The Delta State Government has proposed a budget of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, raising concerns about the state’s rising debt burden due to challenges posed by the exchange rate.
The Commissioner for Economic Planning, Sunny Ekedenyen, disclosed this on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the budget defence in Asaba, the state capital.
He noted that the state, like the rest of the country, is grappling with difficult economic conditions and urged citizens to adapt to the current realities.
Ekedenyen said, “This year’s budget defence will be more interactive compared to last year.
He stressed that the 2025 budget proposal was based on actual receipts from June 2024 to date, reflecting the state’s financial constraints...
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