The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has presented a proposed 2026 budget of over ₦878 billion, allocating 65% to capital expenditure and 35% to recurrent expenditure.
Presenting the 2026 Appropriation Bill before the State House of Assembly on Thursday, the governor said the fiscal plan would focus on completing ongoing projects, initiating strategic new ones, and cutting non-essential overhead costs.
According to the sectoral breakdown, the Economic Sector received the largest share with over ₦400 billion, representing more than 49% of the entire budget. The Social Sector was allocated over ₦300 billion, while the Administration Sector got more than ₦120 billion. The Law and Justice Sector received ₦12 billion.
Governor Mohammed also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to clearing all outstanding gratuities owed to retirees.
He said the 2026 proposal was “more than a compilation of figures,” describing it as a statement of values and a roadmap for taking Bauchi beyond 2027.
“As we enter the final year of this administration under my humble leadership, our commitment is to consolidate what we have started, to complete strategic roads, schools, hospitals, water schemes across all local governments, the Government House, the International Conference Centre, the courts, and the Assembly Complex,” he said.
He added that the government would deepen reforms in agriculture, education, health, the digital economy, solid minerals, and the public service, including full gratuity payment.
The proposed budget, tagged “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability,” represents a more than 40% increase compared to the 2025 budget, which recorded a performance rate of 79.1%.
