Writing By Aminu Dalhatu; Editing By Godwin Duru
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, following its passage by the Zamfara State House of Assembly.
The signing ceremony took place at the Government House in Gusau.
However, the governor did not disclose the total size of the 2026 budget at the event.
Governor Dauda Lawal, on December 4, presented a proposed budget of over ₦861 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Zamfara State House of Assembly for approval.
Dignitaries present at the ceremony included the Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Mani Malam Mumini; the Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Isma’il Moriki, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), the Chief of Staff, commissioners, and other top government officials.
Earlier, the Zamfara State House of Assembly had passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law following the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation.
The bill provides for a total budget estimate of ₦871.337 billion for the 2026 fiscal year.
Presenting the committee’s report, the Chairman, Rilwanu Marafa Na Gambo, explained that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state appeared before the committee and defended their budget proposals.
He noted that there was a significant improvement in the revenue profile of most MDAs.
Na Gambo further disclosed that the committee recommended an additional 8 billion naira for capital expenditure in the Ministry of Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, as well as 2 billion naira for recurrent expenditure for the Zamfara State House of Assembly.
While passing the bill, Speaker Bilyaminu Isma’il Moriki stated that the House considered the strategic priorities of the present administration, including security, agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure.
He said the budget was designed to reflect the needs and aspirations of the people at the local government level and across other sectors, while ensuring balanced budgeting with a strong focus on equity and inclusion.
AMINU DALHATU
