The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has unveiled a proposed N985.9 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
The presentation was made during a statewide town hall meeting designed to gather public input and strengthen citizen participation in governance.
During the event, Governor Sani emphasized the administration’s ongoing pursuit of transparency and accountability. In a message shared on his verified Facebook page, he stated:
“In reaffirming our commitment to transparent, accountable, and people-centered governance, we convened a Special Town Hall Meeting to deliberate on the Proposed 2026 Multi-Year Budget of N985.9 billion, a strategic fiscal blueprint comprising N699.7 billion (71 per cent) in capital expenditure and N286.2 billion (29 per cent) in recurrent spending.
“This was not merely a statutory exercise; it was a democratic forum rooted in the belief that public finance must reflect public consensus and collective aspiration.”
The governor noted that the town hall meeting attracted diverse voices from across Kaduna’s civic landscape. According to him:
“The conversations were intellectually rich and deeply constructive. Representatives of civil society, traditional institutions, the Elders Council, faith leaders, youth groups, persons with disabilities, the private sector, and grassroots actors engaged with uncommon candor and analytical depth.
“Their commendations on the strong performance of the 2025 Budget underscored the visible impact of our interventions, while their recommendations affirmed the maturity of Kaduna’s civic ecosystem.
“These insights will be meticulously harmonised into the final budget as we advance toward delivering Kaduna State’s 2026 Budget of Consolidating Rural Transformation for Inclusive Development.”
Governor Sani added that the town hall created an opportunity to present a comprehensive performance scorecard highlighting progress across key sectors. He noted:
“The Town Hall also allowed us to present a comprehensive two-year performance scorecard across key sectors. Our administration remains steadfast in accelerating service delivery, strengthening institutional resilience, and deepening citizen participation as a cornerstone of democratic governance.”
Looking ahead, the governor expressed his administration’s commitment to consolidating gains and scaling development across Kaduna communities. As he put it:
“As we enter 2026, our focus is one of consolidation and forward momentum; expanding rural infrastructure, scaling human capital development, and ensuring that every community becomes a beneficiary of inclusive growth. Together with our citizens, we are shaping a Kaduna State defined not only by progress, but by shared purpose and collective ownership of our development journey.”
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