Under President Tinubu, Nigeria’s States Are 100% Better Off Than Two Years Ago
Monthly FAAC allocations to the 36 states have now more than doubled: from N343 billion in May 2023 (subsidy era) to N708 billion in April 2026.
That is a 106% aggregate increase. Every single state gained. The average state saw a 128% rise—many more than doubled their monthly inflows.
This is the clearest fiscal dividend yet from the removal of the petrol subsidy.
At its peak, the subsidy was devouring over N400 billion monthly—funds that bypassed the Federation Account and disappeared into NNPC’s books.
When PBAT removed it in May 2023, that money began flowing into the shared pool for the federal government, states, and local governments.
Some states FAAC allocations has increased by 252%, some 139% others 153%.
When a state moves from N6 billion in income to N15 billion it means it can do more projects than ever. When you hear that a state is spending more money and building new rail systems, or airports, or setting up airlines, or introducing new scholarships, it is because more revenues are coming to them.
They can also now pay salaries with ease.
When last did you hear that a state borrowed money under President Tinubu?
That is history!
Yes, subsidy removal was painful. Its fiscal upside, however, is now compounding across the federation.
Nigeria’s states are, for the first time in years, operating with more resources than ever.
This is true federalism!
I call it #TinubuGains!
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For everyone who suffered through 8-2.
For everyone who half 6 at Stamford Bridge in Wenger’s 1,000th game.
For everyone who suffered through Baku.
For everyone who had to go to school after conceding 10 to Bayern.
Today is for you. Drink it all in. We deserve this.