Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has presented a total budget estimate of ₦914,863,422,871 for the 2026 fiscal year to the Plateau State House of Assembly.
While presenting the appropriation bill before the House on Wednesday, he urged the lawmakers to support the government’s drive toward sustained peace, unity, and inclusive development.
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Mutfwang expressed appreciation to the Speaker,Gabriel Dewan, and other members of the assembly for their cooperation and legislative backing in delivering impactful governance across the state.
“In service to our people, I salute your courage, forthrightness, and resilience. It is my earnest hope that the unity and collaboration demonstrated by the executive, legislature, and judiciary in building a peaceful and prosperous Plateau will continue to bear lasting fruit,” the governor stated.
He explained that the 2026 budget, tagged “Budget of Consolidation and Shared Prosperity,” was designed to consolidate ongoing reforms, strengthen peacebuilding initiatives, and drive economic transformation through prudent resource management and infrastructure expansion.
According to him, the proposed budget comprises ₦384,521,877,420 for recurrent expenditure and ₦530,341,545,451 for capital expenditure, representing the administration’s commitment to prioritising development projects that directly impact the lives of citizens.
He added that the focus areas for 2026 include security stabilisation, agricultural revitalisation, education, healthcare improvement, youth empowerment, infrastructure rehabilitation, and economic diversification.
Governor Mutfwang reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to ensure fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability in the implementation of the budget to achieve tangible results.
“Our administration remains committed to using every kobo of public funds to improve the welfare of our people. We will continue to work with all arms of government to restore Plateau’s glory as the Home of Peace and Tourism,” he said.
The governor further noted that the presentation fulfills the provisions of Section 121 (1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which mandates state governors to lay the annual budget before their respective legislatures.
Source: Channels TV
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