Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has signed the N758.7 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to promoting development across all sectors of the state.
The budget, titled “Budget of Socioeconomic Expansion,” is designed to drive economic growth and improve residents’ living standards.
After signing the bill, Governor Aliyu commended members of the Sokoto State House of Assembly for their prompt, patriotic, and thorough consideration of the budget proposal.
He assured citizens that the budget’s implementation would start immediately to ensure timely execution of government projects and programs.
The governor explained that the budget places emphasis on sectors that have a direct impact on the welfare of the people.
A breakdown of the budget shows that 41 percent is allocated to the economic sector, 37 percent to the social sector, and 16 percent—amounting to N122.73 billion—is earmarked for the health sector.
Key health projects in the budget include completing the Sokoto State University Teaching Hospital in Kasarawa, Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, and major hospitals in Binji, Tambuwal, and Sabon Birni.
The budget also provides funds for procuring 21 ambulances to strengthen emergency response services across the state.
The education sector has been allocated N115.95 billion to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, rehabilitate schools, and provide essential infrastructure for tertiary institutions.
The agriculture sector received N18.74 billion to boost food production and ensure food security through the supply of farm inputs, equipment, and support services for farmers.
Governor Aliyu further noted that the 2026 budget is development-oriented, with 72 percent assigned to capital expenditure and 28 percent to recurrent expenditure, following international best practices and recommendations from the IMF and World Bank.
He revealed that all projects executed in the previous year were funded through the Federation Account and the state’s internally generated revenue, without borrowing, highlighting that Sokoto State remains debt-free.
The governor expressed appreciation to the House of Assembly for their cooperation throughout the budget process and encouraged lawmakers to maintain effective oversight during its implementation.
He pledged continued collaboration with the legislature to ensure the budget produces tangible development outcomes.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Tukur Bala Bodinga, said the timely passage of the 2026 Appropriation Bill reflects the strong relationship between the executive and legislative branches of government.
He added that the House subjected the budget to thorough scrutiny to ensure alignment with the state’s development priorities.
The Speaker praised Governor Aliyu for his sound policy direction and focus on critical sectors such as security, healthcare, education, agriculture, and economic development, describing the budget as people-centered.
On the occasion, the Speaker presented a letter of commendation to the governor on behalf of the House and assured that the legislature would continue effective oversight to guarantee prudent and transparent implementation of the budget for the benefit of the people.
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