The budget’s “Budget of Innovation & Transformation for Greater Jigawa II” represents a 19.2% increase over the budget’s 2025 budget.
The governor claims that the proposal is based on the government’s 12-Point Agenda, which was included in the recently approved third edition of the Jigawa State Comprehensive Development Framework.
The Governor stated during the presentation that the 2026 proposed budget would largely follow the philosophy and policy direction that served as the budget’s guiding principle. Our main goals will be to use agriculture, SMEs, and critical infrastructure to promote inclusive and human-centred economic growth.
Governor Yusuf also presents the Kano Assembly with the budget for 2026.
Breakdown of Revenue and Expense
The governor stated that the state intends to use a variety of sources of revenue to fund the budget, including statutory allocation (N96. 3 billion), VAT share (N102bn), other federal transfers (N223bn), internally generated revenue (N88. 9 billion), local government reimbursements, and capital receipts in excess of N349 billion.
Capital spending accounts for nearly 77% of the budget, making up one of the largest capital allocations in recent years, accounting for N693.4 billion in expenditures.
The governor stated that “this robust structure allows us to pursue our 12-Point Agenda, which includes investments in human capital development, agricultural transformation, and youth empowerment.”
The Social Sector, Agriculture, and Roads are the biggest beneficiaries.
The highest capital investment total was N186.37 billion, which includes over 60 regional roads, 20 township roads, and numerous feeder roads in each of the 27 local government areas.
Along with significant new regional routes like Kafin Hausa–Gafasa–Jabo and Guri–Margadu, the governor announced the opening of new township roads in Hadejia, Basirka, Gantsa, Buji, Garun Gabas, and others.
N74.98 billion is followed by N74.98 billion, which shows how the government is pushing for improved livestock productivity, mechanization, and food security.
He stated, “These investments demonstrate our unwavering commitment to economic diversification and prosperity for all Jigawa Staten citizens.”
N50.7 billion was primarily used for renewable energy projects, solarization of public buildings, and rural electrification.
More than one-third of the budget is made up of education and health, accounting for more than 310 billion. Despite competing with international benchmarks, education alone accounts for over 26% of the total.
Other important industries, such as housing and urban development (N7.9 billion), environment and climate resilience (N25.4 billion), and water supply (N25.4 billion), also received substantial funding.
Youth Empowerment and Social Intervention
Skills centers, microcredit programs, agro-processing equipment leasing, and women’s enterprise support are among the N12.7 billion that are allocated for youth empowerment and employment initiatives.
Our goal, according to the Governor, is to promote entrepreneurship and provide numerous opportunities for women and youth, paving the way for long-term prosperity.
Local government budgets
A consolidated budget of N288.8 billion will be managed by local government councils. N137.6 billion in capital expenditures are accounted for by personnel costs, which total N68.8 billion in overhead and N74.2 billion in overhead.
Additionally, the councils are expected to expand mass housing, implement greenhouse- and dry-season irrigation schemes, and support Tsangaya education.
Call for Timely Passage
The governor urged lawmakers to quickly review the budget while wrapping up his address, “I also kindly request that the 2026 Appropriation Bill be approved and passed.
He also reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to accountable and participatory governance, and he concluded with a prayer for state and nation peace and progress.
