Kaduna governor proposes ₦985.9bn 2026 budget, seeks accelerated passage
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani presented a ₦985.9 billion draft budget for 2026, emphasizing security, education, infrastructure, and rural development reforms. The budget, built on broad public consultation, allocates 71% to capital expenditure, with education and infrastructure receiving 25% each. Key highlights include allocating ₦100 million to each ward for community projects. Governor Sani highlighted achievements in 2025, including improved security, infrastructure development, educational advancements (reopening schools, training teachers), healthcare upgrades, and agricultural investment. He mentioned ongoing projects like the Kaduna Bus Rapid Transit and the Kaduna Light Rail. The Speaker of the House pledged a quick review of the "ambitious" budget.
