Nasarawa eyes ₦5bn monthly revenue in 2026

Abdullahi Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State

The Nasarawa State Government has set a target of N5 billion in monthly internally-generated revenue (IGR) as part of its 2026 “Budget of Strategic Consolidation.”

This was announced on Monday in Lafia by Munira Abdullahi, the State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, during a briefing organised by Ibrahim Tanko, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdullahi was represented at the event by Peter Akolo, the Director of Budget in the ministry.

She explained that the government has expanded its revenue base to reduce dependence on federal allocations, ensuring effective implementation of the budget.

Abdullahi highlighted initiatives to boost IGR through royalties and haulage revenues from the state’s solid mineral deposits. She also revealed a plan to formalise artisanal mining by grouping illegal miners into cooperative societies, registering them, and ensuring tax compliance.

“We generated over N52 billion in IGR in 2025, and we intend to exceed that in 2026 with a target of N5 billion every month, aiming for N60 billion in the year,” she said.

On the new tax regime, the commissioner confirmed that mechanisms have been put in place for full domestication and implementation of relevant policies.

Speaking at the briefing, Tanko, the information commissioner said his ministry is working to educate the public on government policies, programmes, and projects, in collaboration with the State Revenue Service. He urged hospitality businesses and residents to comply with tax obligations to support the delivery of state projects.

Tanko also noted that the government had allocated over N30 billion for the construction of four flyovers and four underpasses in Akwanga, Keffi, and Mararaba (Karu LGA) to ease traffic congestion in those areas.

Nathaniel E. Gbaoron is the Plateau State correspondent for BusinessDay and a seasoned journalist with a decade of experience covering sub-national affairs across Taraba, Adamawa, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau, and other states.

He holds both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication from Fidel Polytechnic, Gboko. Over the years, he has participated in numerous media trainings and workshops spanning various areas of reporting, strengthening his expertise in economic and political reporting, community-level governance, development stories, and conflict-sensitive journalism. He is a member of Correspondent Chapel in Plateau state, a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), he is also a Rotarian and a member of Plateau Club 1921.

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