Gombe gov signs N617.95bn budget

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law for the implementation of the N617.95 billion “Budget of Consolidation”. The signing ceremony took place yesterday at the council chamber of the government house following the formal presentation of the bill as passed by the House of Assembly, led by the […]

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law for the implementation of the N617.95 billion “Budget of Consolidation”.

The signing ceremony took place yesterday at the council chamber of the government house following the formal presentation of the bill as passed by the House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo.

The 2026 budget makes provision for N189bn as recurrent expenditure, accounting for 21.6 per cent, while N428.5bn, representing 69.4 per cent, is devoted to capital projects.

Daily Trust reports that Governor Yahaya had on November 13, presented a N535.69bn budget proposal to the house.

However, after a legislative review, the assembly approved an upward adjustment of over N82bn, bringing the total budget size to N617.95bn.

Our correspondent reports that a key feature of the budget is the allocation of N12bn for the regional security fund, translating to a N1bn monthly contribution, in line with resolutions of the Northern State Governors Forum (NSGF).

Governor Yahaya reiterated his administration’s commitment to the safety of lives and property, the completion of ongoing legacy projects and the delivery of people-focused development across both urban and rural communities.

He explained that the 2026 budget prioritised critical sectors such as health, education, social investment, environmental protection, mineral resources development and a special allocation for the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities (GSCPWD).

He said, “This administration remains fully committed to responding to the needs and aspirations of our people with a budget that is realistic, responsible and centred on the citizens.”

Earlier, Speaker Luggerewo, said the lawmakers subjected the budget to detailed scrutiny and held an extended session of the Appropriation Committee in Calabar, Cross River State, to enrich the document with additional inputs, leading to modest upward adjustments.