Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has presented a 2026 Appropriation Bill of more than one point three trillion naira to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a Budget of Consolidation aimed at sustaining development gains and addressing emerging socio-economic challenges.
Presenting the budget at the Assembly Chamber in Minna, Governor Bago disclosed that the fiscal proposal comprises over ₦ 270 billion for recurrent expenditure, representing 26.1% of the total, while above ₦761 billion, or 73.8%, is earmarked for capital expenditure.
He said the funding will come from statutory allocations, value-added tax, internally generated revenue, FAAC receipts, capital receipts, grants, and loans.
Governor Bago emphasised that the 2026 budget is strategically designed to build on past achievements while meeting the state’s current developmental needs, particularly in a time of global economic shifts.
According to him, the economic sector received the highest allocation of more than 510 billion naira, reflecting the administration’s focus on job creation, agricultural transformation, and sustainable economic expansion.
Highlighting the key priority areas for the 2026 fiscal year, the governor listed: Wealth and job creation, Agricultural transformation, Strengthening healthcare delivery, and Consolidation of road infrastructure.
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