Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has presented a N517.5 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, seeking its approval.
Speaking while receiving the proposal on Wednesday in Lafia, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, assured that the Assembly would work closely with the executive to ensure a smooth and speedy passage of the budget in the interest of the state’s development.
Tagged “Budget of Strategic Consolidation,” Governor Sule commended the lawmakers for their consistent support over the years, especially in passing appropriation bills.
He noted that the 2026 budget aims to consolidate ongoing infrastructure projects, improve economic competitiveness, deepen job creation through industrialisation and SME support, and boost agricultural productivity. It also prioritises better access to healthcare and education, urban renewal, and environmental sustainability.
Governor Sule explained that the total expenditure for 2026 stands at N517,539,050,910.77, consisting of N212.79 billion (41.12%) for recurrent spending and N304.75 billion (58.88%) for capital projects. He said the ratio demonstrates his administration’s continued focus on capital investments.
A sectoral breakdown shows the following allocations:
- Administrative Sector: N108.70bn
- Economic Sector: N221.84bn
- Law and Justice: N16.09bn
- Social Sector: N170.92bn
Key subsector allocations include:
- Infrastructure: N157.80bn (30.49%)
- Education: N92.91bn (7.95%)
- Science, Technology & Digital Economy: N4.92bn (0.95%)
- Governance, Security & Administration: N142.96bn (27.62%)
- Finance, Investment & Trade: N39.19bn (7.57%)
- Health: N37.19bn (7.19%)
- Agriculture & Water Resources: N31.85bn (6.15%)
- Environment & Community Development: N28.32bn (5.42%)
- Information & Tourism: N18.65bn (3.60%)
- Legislation: N16.59bn (3.21%)
- Youth & Sports: N10.01bn (1.93%)
- Humanitarian & Women Empowerment: N2.50bn (0.48%)
The governor also highlighted the establishment of six new strategic agencies to strengthen institutional capacity, public safety, economic growth and regulatory frameworks. These include the Nasarawa State Fire & Rescue Service Agency, the Nasarawa State Education Trust Fund (NASET), the Institute of Leather & Science Technology in Doma, and the Nasarawa State Multi-Door Courthouse (NSMDC), among others.
Responding, Speaker Jatau reiterated the Assembly’s commitment to legislative excellence, promising that the 2026 budget proposal will receive timely and diligent attention.
He urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies to strictly comply with budgetary provisions and appealed to citizens to maintain peace and unity across political, ethnic and religious lines.
“We must continue to support Governor Abdullahi Sule as we work together to build the Nasarawa State of our dreams,” the Speaker said.
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