MINISTER OF FINANCE AND COORDINATING MINISTER OF THE ECONOMY ASSURES SUPPORT FOR BORDER COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (BCDA) IN ACHIEVING FULL BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION.

The Executive Secretary of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), Dr. George D.A. Kelly FNIQS paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on the 6th March, 2025 in the conference room of the Ministry’s Headquarters to discuss the Agency’s vision, 2025 procurement plan, and medium-term Strategic Action Plan (SAP). This visit aimed to secure the Minister’s support in ensuring one hundred percent budget implementation for the 2025 fiscal year through prompt releases and increased funding.
The Executive Secretary highlighted BCDA’s priority intervention areas, which include water supply, education, health, agriculture, power supply, social welfare, and security. These initiatives are designed to address the unique challenges faced by the residents of Nigeria’s border communities and align with the Federal government’s commitment to inclusive development.
Dr. Kelly expressed gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for his unwavering support to the Agency. He pledged that under his leadership, BCDA would commission over 200 projects in 2025, all of which will be in line with Mr. President’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”. These projects aim to bring relief and improve the quality of life for the people living in border communities across Nigeria.
In his response, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Mr. Wale Edun, commended BCDA for its vision and commitment to transforming border communities. He assured the Agency of his support through prompt releases and exploring additional funding avenues, both locally and internationally. The Minister encouraged Dr. Kelly to maintain the momentum in delivering impactful projects that align with the Federal Government’s developmental goals.
In conclusion, the meeting between the Honourable Minister of Finance and BCDA marks a strategic step towards achieving the Agency’s mandate, and ensuring that border communities benefit from improved infrastructure and socio-economic development.