Cross River State Targets 90% Budget Performance in 2025 - UNICEF Support Key

The Cross River State Government aims for a 90% budget performance in 2025, building on the 85% achievement in 2024. The state's Special Adviser on Budget, Mr.

Otu Otu Ita, expressed confidence in reaching this target through improved public financial management systems. The 2025 budget has already achieved a 35% implementation rate by the end of the second quarter, with a supplementary provision of N104 billion signed into law to reflect new revenue inflow.

The state is focused on prudent resource allocation and aligning revenue projections with expenditures based on economic analysis to ensure efficient budgeting. The government acknowledges the support of UNICEF in enhancing budgeting practices and aims for continuous growth in financial management.