North-CentralCap: Jos

Plateau State .

Governor Caleb Mutfwang

Pop. ~4.2M

Total 2024 Budget

₦385,000,000,000

Plateau State, the Home of Peace and Tourism, sits on a high plateau at 1,200 metres above sea level, giving it a temperate climate unique in Nigeria. Jos is one of the most pleasant cities in Nigeria with a cool climate year-round. The state produces significant quantities of vegetables, fruits, and is a major producer of tin and columbite.

Metrics Overview

Capital Exp.

₦195,000,000,000

51% of total

Recurrent Exp.

₦190,000,000,000

49% of total

Total Revenue

₦385,000,000,000

Estimated income

Fiscal Balance

Balanced

Matched

Breakdowns

Infrastructure

₦98.0B25.5%

Education

₦92.0B23.9%

Health

₦78.0B20.3%

Agriculture

₦62.0B16.1%

Security

₦38.0B9.9%

Budget Insights

Key observations from Plateau State State's 2024 budget

Overview

Plateau State State's total budget for 2024 is ₦385.00 Billion. This budget is perfectly balanced.

Expenditure Focus

The largest single sector allocation is infrastructure, receiving ₦98.00 Billion. This accounts for 25.5% of the total budget.

Revenue Dependency

The primary source of revenue is faac, contributing ₦228.00 Billion. This represents 59.2% of the total expected revenue.

Glossary

Common budget terms explained

IGR

Internally Generated Revenue. Money collected by the state internally (taxes, fines).

FAAC

Federation Account Allocation Committee. Funds distributed from the federal government.

Capital Exp.

Money spent on long-term physical assets like roads, schools, and hospitals.

Recurrent Exp.

Money spent on day-to-day operations like salaries and overhead costs.

Deficit

When a state plans to spend more money than it expects to collect in revenue.