Bwari council earmarks N30.6bn for 2026 appropriation

The Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Mr. John Gabaya, Wednesday, presented a N30.6 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the council’s legislature for approval. Tagged the “Budget of Consolidating Developmental Gains and Strengthening Service Delivery for Sustainable Growth,” the proposal serves as the final appropriation bill of Gabaya’s current tenure. He said […]

The Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Mr. John Gabaya, Wednesday, presented a N30.6 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the council’s legislature for approval.

Tagged the “Budget of Consolidating Developmental Gains and Strengthening Service Delivery for Sustainable Growth,” the proposal serves as the final appropriation bill of Gabaya’s current tenure.

He said that the budget comprised a total of N22.9 billion for capital expenditure and N7.6 billion for recurrent expenditure.

He said that the primary focus of the budget was to complete ongoing projects from 2025, noting that the presentation marked the final appropriation proposal of his tenure.

“This is particularly significant, as it represents the final appropriation proposal of this administration, scheduled to conclude in June 2026.

“It, therefore, provides an opportunity not only to outline our achievements, but to sustain ongoing projects and ensure a smooth transition for the incoming administration,” he said.

Gabaya said that the budget reflected his administration’s determination to strengthen service delivering across all sectors and improve the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the council.

He added that the budget was expected to promote accountability and transparency, enhance socio-economic welfare of residents and lay a good foundation for continuity of development beyond his administration.

In his response, the Speaker of the Council, Mr. Dogara Ahmed, commended the chairman for his performance. 

He noted that the administration’s focus on infrastructural development has significantly boosted economic and social activities within the Bwari Area Council.

Ahmed expressed optimism that the council’s Joint Allocation, IGR, and other revenue streams would see growth to ensure the full and successful implementation of the 2026 budget. (NAN)