Nasarawa Presents N517.5bn 2026 Appropriation Bill To Assembly For Approval

Abdullahi Sule, the governor of Nasarawa State, on Wednesday presented an appropriation bill of N517.539,050,910.77 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for approval, as capital expenditure carries the lion’s share.

Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau, the Speaker of the House, while receiving the budget at the Assembly’s complex in Lafia, assured of effective synergy and speedy passage of the budget appropriation bill for the growth and development of the State.

During the budget presentation tagged “Budget of Strategic Consolidation,” Gov Sule commended the Speaker, Danladi Jatau, and members of the Assembly for their consistent support in passing appropriation bills.

“Mr. Speaker, the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation Bill is anchored on the theme: ‘Budget of Strategic Consolidation.” In line with our development agenda, the 2026 Budget seeks to consolidate ongoing infrastructure projects to enhance connectivity and economic competitiveness.

“Expand job creation through industrialization, SME support, and agricultural productivity, improve the quality and accessibility of basic healthcare and education services. Intensify urban renewal efforts and strengthen environmental management, among others,” he said.

According to the Governor, the total expenditure budget for fiscal year 2026 is structured into N212,789,330,249.07 only. This represents 41.12% recurrent expenditure.

“And a total capital expenditure of N304,749,720,661.70 representing 58.88%,” he said.

Sule said that the ratio of recurrent to capital spending shows another improvement in his administration’s commitment to investing in capital spending.

“Budget allocation based on main sectors is as follows: Administrative Sector: N108.70 billion, Economic Sector: N221.84 billion, Law and Justice Sector: N16.09 billion, Social Sector: N170.92 billion.

“Further breakdown into sub-sectors shows that: Infrastructure-N 157.80 billion, representing 30.49%, Education – N92.91 billion, representing 7.95%, Science, Technology & Digital Economy – N4.92 billion, representing 0.95%, Governance, Security &General Administration – N142.96 billion representing 27.62%, Finance, Investment & Trade- N39.19 billion, representing 7.57%

Others are Health – N37.19 billion representing7.19%, Agriculture & Water Resources – N31.85 billion representing 6.15%, Environment & Community Development – N28.32 billion representing 5.42%, Information & Tourism – N18.65 billion representing 3.60%, Legislation- N16.59 billion representing 3.21%

“Law & Justice- N16.09 billion, representing 3.11%, Youth & Sport Development -N 10.01 billion representing 1.93%, Humanitarian & Women Empowerment- N2.50 billion representing 0.48%,” he said

The Governor said that his administration remain committed to enhancing capacity to serve the people of Nasarawa State.

“Ensuring that our progress is sustainable and benefits future generations. To achieve this, we have established six (6) strategic agencies in key sectors to drive modernization, institutional strengthening,

“Economic growth, public safety, and regulatory frameworks. These agencies include: Nasarawa State Fire & Rescue Service Agency, Nasarawa State Education Trust Fund (NASETFund), Institute of Leather & Science Technology, Doma, Nasarawa State Multi-Door Court House (NSMDC),” he added.

In his speech, Rt. Hon. Dr Danladi Jatau, the Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, who, apart from assuring of speedy passage of the budget proposal for the growth and development of the State said that the 7th Assembly under his leadership would continue to uphold the highest standards of legislative excellence.

“We will remain steadfast in our mandate, and we shall provide the necessary legislative backing to ensure that government policies and programmes are implemented smoothly, effectively, and without hindrance, so that our people can continue to enjoy tangible democratic dividends.

Dr. Jatau urged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with all budgetary provisions.

He also called on the people of the state to continue to promote peace, unity, brotherhood, and mutual respect, irrespective of political, ethnic, and religious affiliations.