LAGOS, Nigeria – At least 18.5 million, out of an estimated 23 million Lagos residents have received N130 billion state government Social Protection Supports through various subsidy interventions under the present administration.
This was disclosed in Wednesday, by the state commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, at the yearly ministerial press briefing, which held in Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja, to highlight the activities of the ministry, and scorecard of the state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in his second year of his second term in office.
George added that the state government has also facilitated a significant increase in total revenue from N2.080 trillion in 2024 to N2.968 trillion in 2025, demonstrating improved fiscal planning.
According to George, “The state government has delivered N130 billion in Social Protection Support, reaching over 18.5 million Lagosians through coordinated interventions, such as the Transport Subsidy Allowance, following fuel subsidy removal, and the “OUNJE EKO” food subsidy programme, which has enhanced access to affordable, nutritious food for low-income households across the State.
“Improved targeting and inclusion through successful linkage of the Lagos State Social Register (LASSR) with the National Identity Number (NIN) in collaboration with NIMC, enhancing precision in delivering interventions.
“Strengthened grassroots data systems by training 400 enumerators for household data collection across the 20 Local Government Areas, LGAs. A vital step in evidence-based planning and equitable distribution of resources.”
He explained that the timely passage and assent of the Year 2025 Budget Appropriation Bill, maintains Lagos State’s reputation for disciplined budgeting.
According to him, the budget achieved an 87 per cent performance rate in 2024, reflecting effective execution of planned expenditures across sectors.
“Conducted a cross-sectoral expenditure framework review, enabling more equitable and impact-driven resource distribution.
“Engaged citizens across all five administrative divisions through budget consultative forums, aligning the budget with grassroots priorities.”
