Governors sign 2026 budgets as assemblies approve appropriation bills
Three governors—Monday Okpebholo, Duoye Diri, and Biodun Oyebanji—have signed their states' 2026 appropriation bills into law. The Nasarawa and Ondo State Houses of Assembly also passed their respective budget bills. The budgets feature increases from initial proposals, reflecting legislative adjustments. Lawmakers and governors emphasized the importance of timely budget passage for state development.
What we know
- Monday Okpebholo (Edo), Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), and Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) signed the 2026 appropriation bills into law on Tuesday.
- The Nasarawa State House of Assembly approved a budget of N545.2bn, up by N27.6bn from the initial proposal by Governor Abdullahi Sule.
- The Ondo State House of Assembly passed a N655.23bn appropriation bill presented by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
- Duoye Diri's budget for Bayelsa was increased by the assembly from N991.371bn to N1.01tn after scrutiny and consultations.
- The Ondo assembly will begin a six-week recess from December 23, 2025, to February 9, 2026.
