The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed spending over N1.9 billion from its N3.2 trillion total 2026 budget on office equipment, vehicles, maintenance, and generator fueling, according to details of the 2026 Appropriation Bill uploaded on the Budget Office website.
The ministry also allocated N6.7 billion for personnel costs, with salaries accounting for N4.7 billion of the total.
Office and Operational Expenses
The ministry plans to spend:
N1.06 billion on office furniture and fittings
N682 million on motor vehicles
N36 million on plant and generator maintenance, with an additional N23.8 million for general maintenance activities
N200 million for fueling generators
N112 million for general utilities
N20 million each for electricity and internet access, and N10 million for satellite broadcast access.
N14 million for fire alarm systems at its headquarters (blocks A and B) and N7 million for servicing fire extinguishers.
Empowerment Programs
Beyond operational costs, the ministry is proposing over N500 million for various “empowerment” initiatives, targeting women, youths, and retirees across multiple states. These include:
Supply of grinding machines to women in Ndokwa/Ukwani Federal Constituency — N35 million
Training of women in hair dressing, make-up, and soap making in Mikang/Shandam/Quampan Federal Constituency, Plateau State — N35 million
Skills training and provision of trade equipment for youths, women, and seven retirees in Inyamaltu/Deba, Gombe State — N70 million
Empowerment Programs
Beyond operational costs, the ministry is proposing over N500 million for various “empowerment” initiatives, targeting women, youths, and retirees across multiple states. These include:
Supply of grinding machines to women in Ndokwa/Ukwani Federal Constituency — N35 million
Training of women in hair dressing, make-up, and soap making in Mikang/Shandam/Quampan Federal Constituency, Plateau State — N35 million
Skills training and provision of trade equipment for youths, women, and seven retirees in Inyamaltu/Deba, Gombe State — N70 million.