Kaduna governor approves 2026 budget, prioritises education and infrastructure
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has signed the ₦985.9bn 2026 budget into law on June 5, 2025. The budget allocates the highest share to education, reflecting the administration’s focus on human capital development. Major investments will also be made in infrastructure, rural transformation, and health. Uba Sani emphasised that the budget aims for inclusive growth without new borrowing.
What we know
- Uba Sani signed the ₦985.9bn 2026 Appropriation Bill on June 5, 2025, dedicating 25% to education.
- Capital expenditure makes up 70.9% of the budget, targeting infrastructure and economic growth.
- Each ward in Kaduna State will receive ₦100m for community-driven development projects.
- The budget includes no new loans, as Uba Sani stated ₦114.9bn has already been paid in debt servicing.
- Other key allocations are 25% for infrastructure, 15% for health, and 11.65% for agriculture and food security.
