Gov Aliyu Presents N758.7bn 2026 Budget To Sokoto Assembly

Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has presented the state’s 2026 Appropriation Bill, amounting to N758, 700,526,537.89, to the Sokoto State House of Assembly.

The budget, titled “Budget of Socioeconomic Expansion,” places a strong emphasis on developmental projects for the coming year.

A breakdown of the estimates shows that capital expenditure accounts for N551, 493,592,103.43, while recurrent expenditure stands at N207, 206,934,434.43.

Presenting the budget, Governor Aliyu said the health sector received the lion’s share, followed by works and education. He noted that 72 per cent of the budget is allocated to capital projects, while the remaining 28 per cent is for recurrent expenditure.

The governor said his administration would continue to prioritise infrastructural development across the state.

He added that during the year under review, his government executed numerous people-oriented projects in line with his 9-point Smart Agenda.

Regarding security challenges, Aliyu disclosed that over 270 patrol vehicles and 500 motorcycles have been procured and distributed to security agencies to curb the activities of bandits in the state.

He further stated that the state government had constructed a military base in Illela Local Government Area, ensured the full operationalisation of the Air Force Base, and purchased and upgraded the Department of State Services (DSS) tracker vehicle from 4G to 5G for effective surveillance.

Regarding the promotion of Islamic affairs, the governor stated that his administration had constructed and renovated several mosques, provided boreholes, carpets, and solar power systems to enhance the comfort of worshippers.

“We have also introduced monthly cash allocation to 87 Juma’at mosques, ranging from N300, 000 to N500, 000,” Aliyu stated.

Receiving the budget, the Speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Tukur Bala Bodinga, thanked Governor Aliyu for what he described as a well-presented budget.

He assured the governor of the Assembly’s speedy consideration of the budget in the interest of growth and development.

The Speaker commended the governor for transforming the state and pledged continued legislative support to move Sokoto forward.