By Abdullahi Idris, Dutse Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has presented a proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦901.84 billion ...
By Abdullahi Idris, Dutse
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has presented a proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦901.84 billion to the State House of Assembly, setting the stage for what he described as one of the most ambitious development drives in the state’s history. The proposal, which represents a 19.2 percent increase over the 2025 budget of ₦756.3 billion, underscores the administration’s renewed focus on capital expansion and long-term economic transformation.
Presenting the budget, Governor Namadi said the 2026 proposal is ambitious but achievable, adding that it is designed to consolidate gains already recorded while accelerating growth across the state’s priority sectors. He explained that the fiscal plan is aligned with the state’s 12-Point Agenda and the recently approved Comprehensive Development Framework, both of which guide Jigawa’s long-term development vision.
The governor outlined the revenue projections, noting that the ₦901.8 billion proposal is expected to be funded through statutory allocation amounting to ₦96.2 billion, VAT revenue of ₦102 billion, and an additional ₦223 billion expected from other federal transfers. He further disclosed that Internally Generated Revenue is projected at ₦88.9 billion, while reimbursements from the Local Education Authority and Primary Health Care agencies are estimated at ₦42 billion. The remaining ₦349.5 billion will come from capital receipts, including opening balances, loans, and grants. Namadi stressed that the projections were carefully validated to ensure a realistic and credible financing framework.
According to the expenditure plan, capital development remains the core focus of the new budget, with ₦693.4 billion—representing 76.9 percent of the total—set aside for capital projects. Personnel costs are estimated at ₦120 billion, overheads at ₦75.6 billion, while contingency and stabilization funds stand at ₦7 billion. Public debt charges account for ₦5.7 billion.
Governor Namadi explained that the economic sector remains the largest beneficiary, receiving more than ₦396 billion. This includes ₦186.3 billion for roads and transport development, ₦74.9 billion for agriculture and livestock, ₦50.7 billion for power and energy, ₦17.5 billion for commerce and investment promotion, ₦17.4 billion for strategic investments, and ₦12.6 billion for youth empowerment and job creation. He said these investments are aimed at improving connectivity, enhancing agricultural productivity, strengthening the energy supply, expanding market systems, and creating more opportunities for the youth population.
In the social sector, more than ₦236 billion has been allocated across key education and health agencies. Basic education is to receive ₦48.2 billion, post-basic education ₦52.3 billion, tertiary institutions ₦38.6 billion, the Ministry of Health ₦27.2 billion, and the Primary Health Care Development Agency ₦20.1 billion. Women’s affairs and social development will receive ₦13.9 billion, while the Ministry of Information, Youth, Culture, and Sports is allocated ₦2.8 billion. According to the governor, the combined education and health allocations amount to over ₦310 billion, reflecting the strategic importance of human capital development in Jigawa’s governance agenda.
Further allocations include ₦25.4 billion for water supply and sanitation, ₦35.4 billion for environmental protection and climate resilience, ₦7.9 billion for land, housing, and urban development, and ₦2.3 billion for local governance and community development. Namadi said these investments would expand access to clean water, strengthen erosion control measures, reduce climate-related vulnerabilities, and improve urban planning across the state.
Governor Namadi also presented the consolidated 2026 budget for the 27 local government councils, amounting to ₦288.85 billion. The breakdown shows that personnel costs will consume ₦68.88 billion, overheads ₦74.27 billion, contingencies ₦8.1 billion, while ₦137.6 billion is earmarked for capital expenditure.
He urged members of the House to give the budget prompt consideration to allow for early implementation in January 2026.
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