Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State on Tuesday signed the state’s N515.5 billion 2026 Appropriation and Finance Bills into law.
The 2026 budget, christened the ‘Budget of Economic Growth and Infrastructural Transformation’, is aimed at consolidating ongoing reforms and investments in key sectors, including education, health, agriculture, infrastructure and employment, with the objective of improving the living conditions of the people of Yobe State.
Governor Buni, while commending members of the Yobe State House of Assembly for their commitment and support, noted that the passage of the budget provides the legal framework required for the effective execution of government policies and programmes that are beneficial to the people.
He disclosed that the House of Assembly made slight adjustments to the proposed budget, reducing it from N515.583 billion to N515.532 billion.
According to the governor, the revised budget reflects a marginal reduction in capital expenditure and a corresponding increase in recurrent expenditure. He explained that N291.9 billion, representing 62 per cent of the budget, has been allocated to capital projects, while N223.6 billion, or 38 per cent, is earmarked for recurrent services.
The governor assured the residents that the implementation of the 2026 budget would be guided by the principles of accountability, probity, transparency, and strict adherence to due process and budgetary discipline.
He reiterated the administration’s commitment to sustaining Yobe State’s reputation for sound fiscal management, citing recognitions by development partners and civil society organisations, including SIFTAS, a World Bank initiative, and BudgIT, an independent budget-tracking organisation.
He added that the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, alongside the Ministries of Budget and Planning and Finance, would continue to provide clear policy direction to ministries, departments and agencies to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and efficient implementation of the budget.
Earlier, the Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, Hon. Ciroman Buba Mashio reaffirmed the legislature’s commitment to a harmonious working relationship with the executive arm of government in order to effectively serve the people of the state.
