Traditionally, the state captures the expenditure under the budget line item, "livelihood support for Repentant Boko Haram members", on which it has spent several billions of naira over the years.
The Borno State Government has failed to disclose how much it intends to spend on the rehabilitation of 'repentant terrorists' in 2026, a SaharaReporters review of the state's approved 2026 budget has shown.
Traditionally, the state captures the expenditure under the budget line item, "livelihood support for Repentant Boko Haram members", on which it has spent several billions of naira over the years.
Checks of the 2026 budget document, however, suggest a lack of transparency regarding the planned expenditure for the fiscal year, as the government failed to specify the exact amount earmarked for the rehabilitation of 'repentant terrorists'.
Unlike previous budgets where allocations were clearly stated, the latest document does not provide a dedicated figure for the programme, making it difficult to ascertain the level of funding approved for the initiative.
