Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, on Wednesday presented a N517.539 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval.
Presenting the appropriation bill tagged “Budget of Strategic Consolidation,” the Governor said the proposal was carefully structured to consolidate ongoing developmental projects, strengthen infrastructure, promote industrial growth, expand job opportunities, and enhance social services across the state.
Speaker Jatau Pledges Effective Synergy, Speedy Passage
Receiving the proposal at the Assembly Complex in Lafia, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau, assured the Governor of effective synergy and speedy passage of the budget in the interest of the state’s growth and development.
He reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to legislative excellence and pledged diligent scrutiny and timely approval to ensure smooth implementation of government policies and programmes.
Breakdown of the N517.5bn Budget Proposal
Governor Sule explained that the 2026 budget is designed to deepen the administration’s strategic development framework. He disclosed that:
- Recurrent expenditure: N212,789,330,249.07 (41.12%)
- Capital expenditure: N304,749,720,661.70 (58.88%)
He highlighted that the positive capital-to-recurrent ratio demonstrates continuing commitment to capital investment, economic expansion, and sustainable development.
Sectoral Allocations
According to the Governor, the budget distribution across major sectors is as follows:
- Administrative Sector: N108.70bn
- Economic Sector: N221.84bn
- Law & Justice Sector: N16.09bn
- Social Sector: N170.92bn
A further breakdown into sub-sectors shows key allocations including:
- Infrastructure: N157.80bn (30.49%)
- Education: N92.91bn (7.95%)
- Science, Technology & Digital Economy: N4.92bn (0.95%)
- Governance, Security & General 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%)
- Law & Justice: N16.09bn (3.11%)
- Youth & Sports Development: N10.01bn (1.93%)
- Humanitarian & Women Empowerment: N2.50bn (0.48%)
Strengthening Institutions for Sustainable Development
Governor Sule announced that his administration has established six new strategic agencies to drive modernization, enhance public safety, strengthen institutions, and improve regulatory frameworks. These include:
- Nasarawa State Fire & Rescue Service Agency
- Nasarawa State Education Trust Fund (NASETFUND)
- Institute of Leather & Science Technology, Doma
- Nasarawa State Multi-Door Courthouse (NSMDC)
(and two additional agencies referenced in his broader reform agenda)
He emphasized that the agencies are central to the state’s long-term development vision and will support capacity expansion across critical sectors.
Speaker Jatau Calls for Compliance and Peace
In his remarks, Speaker Jatau called on all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adhere strictly to budgetary provisions, describing compliance as “non-negotiable.”
He urged the people of Nasarawa State to continue promoting peace, unity, brotherhood, and mutual respect, regardless of political, ethnic, or religious differences.
He further appealed for continuous support for Governor Sule, stressing that collective effort is required to “build the Nasarawa State of our dreams.”
