Kaduna gov presents N985.9bn 2026 budget

Governor Uba Sani has presented a N985.9 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Kaduna State House of Assembly, describing it as a people-centred financial plan to consolidate ongoing reforms in security, infrastructure, education and rural development sectors.

Presenting the proposal before lawmakers at Lugard Hall on Monday, the governor said the draft budget was not just a constitutional obligation, but “a solemn civic engagement” anchored on transparency, equity and the welfare of citizens.

The draft budget comprises N734.2bn recurrent revenue and N251.6bn capital receipts, with capital expenditure taking 71 percent of the Appropriation Bill, reflecting the administration’s priorities.

The governor said that education and infrastructure received 25percent of the draft budget each, while health got 15 percent, agriculture 11 percent, security 6 percent and 5 percent was earmarked for social development. Governance got 5 percent of the budget while climate action received 4 percent.

He disclosed that each of the 255 wards in Kaduna State will receive N100m for community-identified projects under the ward development committee, describing it as one of Nigeria’s largest grassroots budget models. Governor Uba Sani urged the lawmakers to give the Appropriation Bill expeditious consideration because it represents “renewal, resilience and a far reaching vision” to ensure progress in every home, ward and local government.

Reviewing 2025 budget performance, the governor said the year would be remembered for “remarkable achievements and resilient advancement,” despite economic pressures, fluctuating federal allocations and lingering security concerns.

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