The Adamawa State Government has approved a budget proposal of N583,331,380,496 for the 2026 fiscal year, tagged “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Renewal.”
The approval was given during the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting presided over by the Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta.
According to details released after the meeting, the budget allocates N209,640,415,814 to recurrent expenditure, representing 35.93% of the total estimate, while N373,690,964,682—or 64.07%—is earmarked for capital projects aimed at accelerating development across the state.
During the meeting, the Council commiserated with the people of Lamurde Local Government Area over the recent security disturbance and appealed for calm.
The government urged communities to remain vigilant, identify unfamiliar persons in their areas, and continue to promote peace and harmony.
The SEC also approved a series of major projects to boost infrastructure, justice delivery, sports development, and traditional administration.
Among them is the construction of a football pitch, athletics track pavilion, handball, basketball and volleyball courts at the College of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Studies, Gulak, awarded at N1,782,603,537.18 to promote sporting activities in the institution.
To strengthen the justice sector, the Council approved the construction of a High Court complex in Gulak, Madagali LGA at a cost of N373,772,165.40, with a completion period of six months.
Also approved is the construction of the Adamawa State Traditional Council Secretariat, to be executed under SME guidelines at N2,501,750,280.88, with a 12-month completion timeline.
In further efforts to improve road infrastructure, the government approved the construction of a 2.2-kilometre road from the main road at Sangere Bode to surrounding settlements in Yola South LGA at N290,312,859.96.
Similarly, an 8.5-kilometre road from the Numan–Jalingo Road down to Kodomti and Shaforon in Numan LGA was approved at a cost of N1,889,597,427.50.
The Council also gave approval for the blockwork perimeter fencing of Adamawa State University, Mubi, at N3,536,174,769.50.
The state government says the budget and newly approved projects reflect its commitment to sustainable development, enhanced security, improved infrastructure, and better service delivery across all sectors.
Olusola Akintonde