Gov Radda presents N897.8bn as 2026 budget

Katsina state Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has presented a budget proposal of N897.8 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly, promising to deepen reforms and fast-track development across the state.

The budget, tagged “Building Your Future III,” represents a 29.7 percent increase over the 2025 fiscal plan.

Out of the total amount, N167.7 billion is for recurrent expenditure, while N730.1 billion which amounts to about 81 percent of the total is earmarked for capital projects.

While presenting the proposal before lawmakers, Governor Radda said the 2026 budget was developed through a participatory process, with inputs from citizens in all 361 communities and 316 wards. He explained that the approach ensured that the identified projects reflect the people’s needs and priorities.

The economic sector got the largest share of the allocation with N371.8 billion (41.4%), followed by the social sector with N341.4 billion (38%). The administrative sector received N177.2 billion, while law and justice got N7.3 billion.