The Federal Government has confirmed that it injected a total of ₦2.45 trillion into the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between March 2024 and August 2025 to support infrastructure development and security interventions nationwide, the Presidency said on Wednesday.
In a statement posted on his verified X account on February 3, 2026, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, disclosed that the funds were disbursed under the policy direction of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and aligned with the government’s 2025 Budget of Restoration, which prioritises securing peace, rebuilding prosperity, and strengthening national development.
According to Bwala, the funds were released to enable state governments and the FCT to carry out critical projects, including the rehabilitation of roads and bridges, upgrades to schools and health facilities, and the reinforcement of security operations in communities nationwide. He said these interventions are already translating into tangible outcomes in various parts of the country.
“Between March 2024 and August 2025 the Federal Government released a total of ₦2.45 trillion to the 36 states and the FCT for infrastructure and security projects,” Bwala wrote, adding that the support is helping to improve basic amenities and strengthen local security responses “where Nigerians need results the most.”
Bwala also noted that federal support to subnational governments is consistent with global norms, pointing out that countries such as the United States and India routinely provide central government funding to regional and local administrations to deliver essential services closer to citizens.
Under the Budget of Restoration framework, priority areas include infrastructure, security, health, and education, with a focus on transparency, accelerated delivery of energy and transport projects, job creation, and improved living standards. The presidential aide stressed that sustained cooperation between the Federal Government and state governments is critical to achieving a safer and more prosperous Nigeria.
Analysts say the funding injection comes amid broader fiscal trends in which revenue allocations to states and local governments have been rising, driven by higher oil revenues and reforms in revenue collection mechanisms. While this injection of ₦2.45 trillion is separate from monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursements, it complements regular statutory revenue sharing by providing targeted support for priority sectors.
Governors across several states welcomed the clarification on federal support, noting that the additional resources can help address long-standing infrastructure deficits and boost local security capacities, though some emphasised the need for strong oversight to ensure accountability and maximise impact at the community level.
Observers say the continued collaboration between the federal and state governments on funding interventions will be key to sustaining momentum in public works and public safety, particularly in regions facing infrastructure gaps and security challenges.
