The Cross River State Government has proposed over ₦246 billion for infrastructure development in its 2027 budget, the largest explicitly listed sectoral allocation in the spending plan.
The governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, proposed ₦246.1 billion for infrastructure development faspart of the proposed ₦987.8 billion budget presented to the State House of Assembly in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, southern Nigeria.
Presenting the estimates, Governor Otu said that the entire budget was designed to consolidate ongoing projects and direct resources towards strategic development priorities.
He stressed the need for prudent resource management, describing the budget process as “a solemn and sacred pact laden with the trust, expectation and aspiration of the people for their improved livelihoods.”
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Reviewing infrastructure delivery under the 2026 budget, the governor reported more than 608 kilometres of interconnected road projects across the three senatorial districts.
The projects highlighted include the Nsan–Oban Road in Akamkpa Local Government Area, the Adiabo–Ikoneto Road in Odukpani and the Yahe–Ebo–Wanakade Road in Yala.
Otu said that the road interventions were intended to improve connectivity, facilitate movement and open up communities to economic opportunities.
He also reported progress in rural electrification through the installation of solar streetlights, mini-grids and rehabilitation of electricity networks.
According to the governor, the interventions were aimed at “reopening economic corridors, improving mobility and restoring commercial activities in underserved communities.”
The proposed budget also provides ₦16.6 billion for the power sector, alongside allocations for other sectors expected to support the state’s development agenda.
The governor said that the 2027 estimates would further ensure continuity in unfinished projects, while directing resources towards infrastructure and productive investments capable of stimulating economic activity.
The infrastructure allocation is expected to be considered by the State House of Assembly as part of the proposed Appropriation Bill for the 2027 fiscal year.
