Okpebholo unveils ambitious ₦939.85bn budget for Edo in 2026
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged the Budget of Hope and Growth, to the House of Assembly on June 5, 2025. The proposed ₦939.85 billion budget aims to expand government programmes and accelerate development across all sectors. Key areas of focus include security, infrastructure, agriculture, education, job creation, and healthcare. The governor emphasized his commitment to visible, impactful governance for all Edo residents.
What we know
- Monday Okpebholo’s 2026 budget proposal totals ₦939.85 billion, with 68% for capital projects and 32% for recurrent spending.
- The budget will be funded through Internally Generated Revenue, FAAC allocations, grants, PPPs, and other sources, targeting no extra burden on citizens.
- Major allocations include ₦614.2 billion for the economic sector, ₦148.9 billion for social services, and ₦157.7 billion for governance and administration.
- Security, healthcare, education, and infrastructure are top priorities, with new road projects, school upgrades, and hospital construction underway.
- The governor thanked Bola Tinubu and the Assembly for their support, highlighting improved revenue and reforms achieved in the previous year.
