Niger Governor Presents N1trn Budget To Assembly

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has presented more than N1.031 trillion as the 2026 appropriation bill to the State House of Assembly.

In the appropriation estimate christened “Budget of Consolidation” Bago said the estimate was made up of N270 billion representing 26.19% as recurrent expenditure and a capital expenditure of N761 billion, representing 73.81% of the total estimate.

He said the budget is expected to be financed by revenue from statutory allocation.
On sectorial breakdown, the governor said the economic sector got the highest allocation of over N510 billion, while the transportation sector got the lowest estimate of above N1 billion.

He said in the 2026 fiscal year, government interventions would focus on strategic priority areas such as wealth and job creation, agricultural transformation, strengthening the health sector, road infrastructure consolidation and completion of inherited water and electricity projects.

Others are improvement in the education sector; enhanced internal revenue generation; strict adherence to due process; digital transformation of state-owned media; peace and security consolidation; and partnerships for development.

He said, “The 2026 budget is anchored on fiscal discipline, strategic investment and targeted interventions aimed at expanding economic opportunities for our citizens. Also, the budget is geared towards completing all ongoing infrastructure development across the state.

“The 2026 budget reflects the trust our citizens have placed in us and builds on our past achievements while addressing today’s pressing needs. Despite inflationary pressures and fluctuating revenues, our administration has continued to manage resources prudently, pursue growth-oriented policies, and deliver tangible results over the last two years.”

According to him the proposal is anchored on fiscal discipline, strategic investment and targeted interventions and seeks to expand opportunities and improve the quality of life for all.