KATSINA, November 4, 2025 —
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, on Tuesday presented a ₦897.9 billion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, describing it as the most participatory and people-focused budget in the history of the state.
Presenting the budget, themed “Building Your Future III”, at the Justice Mamman Nasir Legislative Complex, Governor Radda said the proposal was designed to consolidate his administration’s commitment to community-driven development, education, healthcare, agriculture, and security.
“Every project, programme, and initiative encapsulated in this budget is designed to directly improve the lives of our citizens. We remain resolute in ensuring that the benefits of governance reach every corner of our state — urban or rural alike,” he said.
According to the governor, the 2026 budget was the outcome of extensive ward-level consultations involving 71,384 participants across 316 wards and 6,649 households, marking the first time in the state’s history that citizens’ priorities formed the foundation of fiscal planning.
Education received the largest share of the budget with ₦156.3 billion, followed by Works and Housing (₦117.1bn), Agriculture and Livestock (₦78.6bn), Health (₦67.5bn), Water Resources (₦62.8bn), and Environment (₦53.8bn). These top six ministries account for nearly 60 percent of the total budget.
Governor Radda noted that ₦730.1 billion (81.32%) of the total budget is earmarked for capital expenditure, while ₦167.7 billion (18.68%) is for recurrent spending — a clear indication of his administration’s emphasis on infrastructure and development. The total figure represents a 29.7 percent increase over the 2025 budget.
“This is a pragmatic and disciplined fiscal proposal. Our target is to eliminate implementation deficits and ensure fiscal balance while driving sustainable growth,” the governor said.
Radda reaffirmed his administration’s plan to establish a Secondary School Management Board to enhance learning outcomes, emphasizing that “the future of Katsina depends on an educated generation.”
On security, the governor highlighted the success of the Katsina Community Watch Corps and the recruitment of 1,100 volunteers, which, he said, helped restore peace and stability in previously troubled local governments.
“Our community-driven approach to security has restored peace in many local governments. We remain committed to safeguarding lives and livelihoods,” he declared.
The governor reported that the implementation of the 2025 budget had outperformed previous years across key sectors. He attributed the “bumper harvest” recorded in 2025 to farmer-friendly interventions such as subsidized inputs, mechanization, and irrigation support.
Governor Radda expressed appreciation to development partners, including the World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP, FCDO, ISDB, and AFDB, for their technical and financial support, and commended the state’s civil servants and lawmakers for their cooperation.
“The legislature’s oversight remains a pillar of our democracy. Together, we are building a state that listens, acts, and delivers,” he said, urging the Assembly to expedite passage of the budget.
In his response, Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nasir Yahaya Daura, lauded the governor for what he described as a “detailed and visionary” presentation.
“Your Excellency, you have maintained steady economic growth and ensured that public resources are effectively utilized for the benefit of our citizens. Many communities that once lived under fear have now regained stability and hope,” the Speaker said.
Speaker Yahaya assured that the Assembly would give the budget “serious and patriotic attention,” pledging that its committees would thoroughly scrutinize every allocation to ensure it aligns with the Building Your Future blueprint.
He reaffirmed the House’s commitment to work with the Executive to ensure the budget’s timely passage and effective implementation.
The event was attended by members of the State Executive Council, lawmakers, and other key stakeholders.
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