Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has submitted a proposed budget of N517.54 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for their approval.

The Speaker, Dr. Danladi Jatau, pledged to the Governor a collaborative effort and a swift approval of the budget for the ongoing development of the state.

Governor Sule referred to the proposed budget as the “Budget of Strategic Consolidation” and praised the Speaker and Assembly members for their unwavering support in approving funding bills. He highlighted the main objectives, stating: “Aligned with our developmental goals, the 2026 Budget aims to solidify ongoing infrastructure initiatives to improve connectivity and enhance economic competitiveness, boost job creation through industrialization, support SMEs, increase agricultural output, enhance the quality and accessibility of basic healthcare and educational services, strengthen urban renewal projects, and bolster environmental management, among other things.”

The overall proposed expenditure for 2026 is set at N517.54 billion. The budget is divided into Recurrent Expenditure at N212.79 billion (41.12%) and Capital Expenditure at N304.75 billion (58.88%). Governor Sule pointed out that this distribution of recurrent and capital spending underscores his administration's dedication to significant investments in capital projects.

A detailed breakdown of the budget reveals that the Economic Sector receives the largest share at N221.84 billion, followed by the Social Sector at N170.92 billion, Administrative Sector at N108.70 billion, and the Law and Justice Sector at N16.09 billion.

Notable sector allocations include: Infrastructure at N157.80 billion (30.49%); Governance, Security & General Administration at N142.96 billion (27.62%); Education at N92.91 billion (7.95%); Finance, Investment & Trade at N39.19 billion (7.57%); Health at N37.19 billion (7.19%); Agriculture & Water Resources at N31.85 billion (6.15%); Environment & Community Development at N28.32 billion (5.42%); Information & Tourism at N18.65 billion (3.60%); Legislature at N16.59 billion (3.21%); and Science, Technology & Digital Economy at N4.92 billion (0.95%).

Sule also reaffirmed his administration's pledge to improve their capacity to serve the citizens of Nasarawa State and to ensure enduring progress. He emphasized the establishment of four strategic agencies aimed at facilitating modernization, institutional advancement, economic growth, public safety, and creating regulatory frameworks: the Nasarawa State Fire & Rescue Service Agency, the Nasarawa State Education Trust Fund, the Institute of Leather & Science Technology, Doma, and the Nasarawa State Multi-Door Court House.

In response, Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau promised that the Assembly would attentively and promptly address the 2026 Appropriation Bill to guarantee the smooth execution of government initiatives and programs. He also urged the state's residents to continue fostering peace, unity, brotherhood, and mutual respect, irrespective of political, ethnic, or religious differences.