Dauda Lawal, the governor of Samfara State, said the proposed $861 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year is a step-by-step plan for transformation and a declaration that the state will rise stronger.
The Assembly of the Zamfara State in Gusau received the budget proposal.
INCLUDE Members of the Zamfara State Assembly resign from the APC.
According to a statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the budget proposal for 2026 has a capital expenditure of 714 billion, or 83% of it.
Additionally, the statement stated that the proposal has a 147,279,945,000 recurring expenditure. 00, which makes up 17% of the budget.
According to the Zamfara budget proposal, N65 billion is allocated for education, 87 billion for health, 86 billion for agriculture, 45 billion for public safety, 22 billion for environmental protection, and 17 billion for social protection, according to a partially read excerpt.
Governor Lawal stated during the presentation that his administration had worked tirelessly to resurrect critical sectors, lay a solid foundation for long-term progress, and was elected with the promise of reform, revival, and rescue.
People of Zamfara State, who once suffered from neglect, now see progress, accountability, and renewed direction. The next step in this journey is the Budget of Stability and Growth from 2026.
It is not just a financial plan, it says. It is a political commitment to promote stability in governance and promote the growth our citizens long for, he said, adding that it strengthens the security architecture, modernizes agriculture for food security and prosperity, improves healthcare for every community, expands access to quality education, accelerates infrastructure renewal, and empowers our youth, women, and vulnerable populations.
‘Inclusive Development ‘
According to Lawal, the budget prioritizes inclusive development so that no neighborhood, village, or community is left behind.
“Mr. The proposed 2026 Budget of Stability and Growth proposal, as usual, coincides with the administration’s rescue strategy under my leadership. Our 2026 recurrent expenditure proposal of ₦147,279,945,000. 00 makes up 17% of the budget’s proposed budget.
It shows fiscal discipline and responsible behavior in terms of public spending, according to the article. According to him, it has made sure that our broader development agenda is met while meeting personnel costs and other operational obligations.
Zamfara falls well within the acceptable limits when compared to the international public finance standard, which advises that subnational governments’ recurrent spending accounts for at or below 60% of total expenditure. This provides evidence that our financial management is improving in line with international standards for responsible governance.
Our Capital Expenditure Plan is, honorable Members, at the heart of this budget and, in fact, the heart of the rescue mission. The budget proposal for 2026, which is 83% of the budget, represents a historic commitment to restoring infrastructure, boosting security, revitalizing agriculture, and expanding opportunities for our youth, he continued.
Legislative Partnership
Without political will, the government’s unwavering commitment, and the patriotic cooperation of this state assembly, Governor Lawal further explained that none of these goals, including those for security, education, agriculture, infrastructure, civil service reform, and economic revitalization, could be realized.
He claimed that the rescue mission’s progress had been greatly aided by the organization’s ongoing support, understanding, and legislative partnership.
We have together laid the groundwork for a prosperous, secure, and progressive Zamfara State, the governor continued.
The 2026 Budget Proposal amounts to $ 861,337,000,000, which I humbly submit to this Honorable House in the spirit of shared responsibility and collective resolve, is only for your thoughtful consideration and approval.
Source: Channels TV
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