Governors unveil 2026 budgets with focus on security and development
On June 10, 2024, governors of Kwara, Imo, and Benue States presented their proposed 2026 budgets to their state assemblies. Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq, Hope Uzodimma, and Hyacinth Alia highlighted priorities like security, infrastructure, and social welfare. Meanwhile, Uba Sani of Kaduna signed a ₦985.9bn budget into law. The budgets aim to address urgent needs and promote inclusive growth across the states.
What we know
- Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq proposed a ₦644bn budget for Kwara with nearly 66% for capital projects, prioritizing security and ongoing developments.
- Hope Uzodimma's Imo budget stands at ₦1.4tn, focusing heavily on infrastructure, health, power, and education, with over 83% for capital expenditure.
- Hyacinth Alia of Benue presented a ₦605.5bn budget, targeting rural development and support for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and displaced persons.
- Uba Sani signed Kaduna's ₦985.9bn budget, allocating significant funds to education, health, and agriculture, and pledged no new borrowing.
- The budgets across the states emphasize security improvements, grassroots development, and fiscal responsibility for the 2026 fiscal year.
