Nigerian Government Allocates Less Than 1% of 2026 Budget to Poverty Alleviation

The Nigerian Federal Government has allocated a meager amount, less than 1% of the 2026 budget, specifically for poverty alleviation projects. The budget of N206.5 billion represents only 0.35% of the total proposed budget of N58.47 trillion.

The majority of the allocation is directed towards the National Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy, with only a small fraction going to poverty-related projects in specific regions like Zamfara and Kwara. This low allocation raises questions about the government's commitment to effectively tackling poverty in Nigeria.