by George Ozalla
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Wednesday presented a N517.54 billion Appropriation Bill to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly as the 2026 fiscal plan, describing it as a “Budget of Strategic Consolidation.” The budget is aimed at expanding economic development, improving infrastructure, intensifying urban renewal, and strengthening social protection across the state.
According to the governor, the 2026 fiscal framework provides for a recurrent expenditure of N212 billion and capital expenditure of N300 billion, reflecting a balance that prioritizes both sustainable development and service delivery. Sectoral allocations include N157 billion for infrastructure, N142 billion for governance, security, and general administration, N92 billion for education, and N37 billion for healthcare. The budget also incorporates funding for agriculture, environmental management, and other social services to accelerate growth.
Governor Sule explained that the budget is benchmarked on an oil price of $75 per barrel and a daily oil production estimate of 1.7 million barrels, projecting a total revenue of N517,539,050,910.77. This includes an estimated total recurrent revenue of N302,521,043,791.16 from FAAC and internally generated revenue, alongside capital receipts—comprising aid, grants, and capital development funds—of N151,435,982,663.34. He emphasized that these allocations form part of the government’s strategy to consolidate ongoing projects while introducing new development initiatives.
For context, the 2025 main appropriation was N402.57 billion. A supplementary budget of over N92 billion was approved later in the year, bringing the final outlay for 2025 to roughly N476.47 billion. Comparatively, the 2026 proposal represents an increase of about N41.07 billion over 2025’s final budget, signaling a significant step up in planned investments for the state.
Nasarawa State, located in Nigeria’s North-Central region, has in recent years emphasized capital-intensive budgeting under Governor Sule, focusing on roads, healthcare, education, and agricultural development. The 2026 budget underscores the administration’s commitment to consolidating prior gains, accelerating infrastructure development, and expanding economic opportunities for residents across the state.
