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Senator Abubakar Bagudu,

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has drawn attention to the gap between Nigeria’s population and the resources available to fund the country’s development priorities.

Speaking at the National Assembly, Bagudu said Nigeria’s budget remains small when measured against the size of its population and the scale of infrastructure and social needs confronting the country.

The minister’s comments came during discussions on the nation’s economic requirements, with emphasis on the need for stronger economic choices and improved resource mobilisation.

Bagudu said Nigeria has one of the smallest national budgets among the world’s 10 most populous countries, highlighting the difficulty of financing development when public resources remain limited relative to the country’s population.

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His assessment places the issue of budget size within a wider conversation about Nigeria’s development capacity, particularly the resources required for infrastructure, education, healthcare, security and other public services.

The minister argued that increasing the resources available to government would be important if Nigeria is to respond adequately to its development challenges.

The comments also point to the relationship between economic growth and government spending. A larger population creates greater demand for public services, while a limited fiscal base constrains how much government can commit to those needs.

Bagudu warned that without appropriate economic choices, the country’s economy could continue to fall short of citizens’ expectations.

The statement comes as the Federal Government continues to focus on reforms intended to strengthen the economy, improve revenue generation and create conditions for greater investment.

Nigeria’s fiscal challenge has remained a recurring issue in national economic discussions, particularly because the country must balance recurrent obligations with capital expenditure and development programmes.

For the government, the challenge is not simply increasing the size of annual appropriations but ensuring that available resources are translated into measurable economic and social outcomes.

Bagudu’s remarks therefore put the focus on the scale of Nigeria’s fiscal resources in relation to its population rather than on the nominal size of the annual budget alone.

With a large and growing population, the cost of providing essential services and infrastructure is substantial. Government expenditure must compete across multiple priorities, including roads, power, health facilities, schools, security and social intervention programmes.

The minister’s position also underscores the importance of economic growth in expanding the resources available to the country. Stronger economic activity can potentially broaden the tax base, attract investment and increase government revenue.

However, increased revenue would also have to be accompanied by effective public spending and accountability if additional resources are to translate into improved living conditions.

Bagudu’s comments have consequently renewed attention on the structural challenge facing Nigeria’s public finances: the country needs significant investment to meet development demands, while the resources available to government remain constrained.

The debate over budget size is expected to remain central to discussions around Nigeria’s economic planning as the Federal Government works on policies aimed at expanding the productive base of the economy.

For policymakers, the task is to match available resources with national priorities while pursuing reforms capable of expanding the economic base from which future budgets can be financed.

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