Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule presenting the 2026 budget before lawmakers at the state House of Assembly
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi A. Sule, has presented the 2026 fiscal appropriation bill to the State House of Assembly, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusive development.
The budget, themed “Budget of Strategic Consolidation,” aims to consolidate ongoing infrastructure projects, expand job creation, and improve healthcare and education services, was presented at floor of the assembly on Wednesday.
The total proposed budget size is N517.54 billion, with recurrent revenue of N302.52 billion and capital receipts of N151.44 billion, and total expenditure budget of N517.54 billion.
Governor Sule, highlighted his administration’s achievements, including the construction of modern road networks, healthcare services, and education infrastructure, attributing these successes to transparency, accountability, and prudent resource management.
According to the Governor, the 2025 budget has performed optimally, with improved inflows and execution of policies and programs, including road construction, hospitals, sports facilities, and school infrastructure.
He said his administration prioritizes peace and harmonious coexistence, sustaining collaboration with security agencies and investing in security infrastructure to safeguard lives and property.
Governor Sule, who described Nasarawa State, as an agrarian state, said the he has focused on boosting agricultural production, distributing farm inputs, and expanding cultivation to ensure food security.
Sule said he administration has also implemented the new minimum wage, restored 100% payment of monthly pensions, and cleared outstanding gratuities, demonstrating its commitment to public servant welfare.
The 2026 budget allocates funds to education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, security, and social protection, with a focus on empowering youths and women.
“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”.
“Deepen the digital transformation of government operations for improved service delivery. Enhance social protection mechanisms for the poor and vulnerable. Sustain investments in security to safeguard lives, property, and economic activities. Deepening fiscal sustainability and efficiency. Accelerating infrastructure delivery.
“Strengthening human capital development especially in education, health, and other critical sub-sectors. Expanding the revenue base through improved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) systems”
“These priorities and policy thrust reflect our commitment to building a resilient, competitive, and inclusive State and our goal is to consolidate prior achievements and accelerate ongoing reforms”, Governor Sule said.
Governor Sule expressed confidence that the collective effort would pave the way for a prosperous future for Nasarawa State, soliciting the House’s expeditious consideration and passage of the Appropriation.
Responding, the Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr Danladi Jatau, assured of speedy passage of the budget proposal for the growth and development of the State, saying, “I want to reassure you that the 7th Assembly under my leadership will continue to uphold the highest standards of legislative excellence”
The 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%, respectively.
