Governors Agbu Kefas of Taraba, Seyi Makinde of Oyo and Uba Sani of Kaduna have signed their 2026 Appropriation Bills into law, unveiling spending frameworks that prioritise education, infrastructure and economic productivity as the three states position themselves for growth in the year ahead.
In Taraba State, the House of Assembly increased the proposed 2026 budget by over ₦3 billion, raising it to ₦653 billion, before transmitting it to Governor Agbu Kefas for assent. The signing ceremony took place at the Executive Council Chamber of the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo.
Governor Kefas assured residents that the budget would be fully implemented, describing it as consistent with his administration’s commitment to inclusive development across the state. He commended lawmakers for their diligence and timely passage of the Appropriation Bill.
Speaker of the House, John Kizito Bonzena, explained that the upward review was to provide for the procurement of textbooks, support the take-off of newly created ministries, and fund the construction of the Taraba State Bio-Entrepreneurship Innovation and Solutions Agency (TASBISA).
In Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde assented to a ₦892 billion 2026 budget at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Ibadan, saying the spending plan deliberately deemphasises consumption in favour of increased production.
According to Makinde, expanding production remains the most sustainable way to grow the state’s economy. He urged stakeholders to adhere strictly to implementation frameworks to ensure the budget delivers tangible benefits to residents.
The governor noted that the state could still approach the ₦1 trillion budget mark if revenue performance improves, but stressed that any upward review would be guided by data and logic through a supplementary budget process.
Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, said lawmakers ensured the timely passage of the budget in line with global financial practices. He described the 2026 appropriation as bold and people-centred, adding that the swift but careful process reflected strong collaboration between the executive and legislative arms.
In Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani signed the ₦985.9 billion 2026 budget into law at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna.
The governor disclosed that ₦698.9 billion, representing 70.9 per cent, is allocated to capital expenditure, targeting infrastructure development, economic expansion and improved service delivery. Recurrent expenditure stands at ₦287 billion, or 29.1 per cent of the budget.
Education received the largest share at 25 per cent, a decision Governor Sani said reflects the administration’s belief in education as a tool for breaking the cycle of poverty and securing the future of children.
He added that infrastructure and rural transformation also account for 25 per cent, while health takes 15 per cent, underscoring the importance of a healthy population to productivity. Agriculture and food security were allocated 11.65 per cent, aimed at empowering farmers and strengthening the local economy.
Governor Sani said the budget reflects his administration’s resolve to consolidate existing gains while laying stronger foundations for sustainable growth.
Shared Focus on Development
Despite variations in size and emphasis, the 2026 budgets of Taraba, Oyo and Kaduna reflect a shared focus on capital investment, human development and economic resilience, as state governments seek to navigate fiscal pressures while delivering growth-oriented governance in the coming year.
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