The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has presented a ₦985.9 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, outlining a comprehensive plan centred on renewal, resilience, and long-term progress for the state.
The budget places strong emphasis on capital development, allocating 71% of total expenditure to capital projects while dedicating 29% to recurrent spending.
This distribution reflects the administration’s commitment to infrastructural growth and improved social services.
Major Projects and Sectoral Focus
Infrastructure: Under the Roads Development Initiative, 140 road projects covering 1,335 kilometres are currently in progress. Notably, 64 roads have been completed and opened to the public, enhancing connectivity and boosting commerce across the state.
Governor Sani highlighted the launch of Northern Nigeria’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, featuring ‘a 24-kilometre corridor serviced by CNG-powered buses, digital ticketing, and modern terminals.’ The initiative has reportedly saved citizens over ₦500 million through free and subsidised transportation.
Education: The administration has reopened 535 schools and returned more than 300,000 out-of-school children to classrooms. A total of 736 new classrooms have been constructed, while 1,220 schools have been renovated. Additional improvements include fencing 39 schools, drilling 165 boreholes, and installing 595 VIP toilets to enhance the learning environment.
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Healthcare: Upgrading works are ongoing across all 255 Primary Healthcare Centres to bring them to Level 2 standard. Fifteen General Hospitals are undergoing reconstruction or major upgrades, with five already completed.
The commissioning of the 300-bed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital marks a major expansion of the state’s healthcare capacity.
Agriculture: Kaduna State’s investment in agriculture has risen significantly from ₦1.4 billion in 2023 to ₦74.2 billion in the 2026 proposal. More than 900 trucks of free fertiliser have been distributed to smallholder farmers, boosting food security and strengthening rural livelihoods.
Budget Allocation Breakdown
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Education: 25%
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Infrastructure: 25%
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Health: 15%
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Agriculture and Food Security: 11%
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Security: 6%
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Social Development: 5%
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Environment and Climate Action: 4%
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Governance and Administration: 5%
Governor Uba Sani also emphasised prudent fiscal management, noting that his administration has not contracted any new loans since assuming office and has already serviced ₦114.9 billion in existing debts. In addition, all 255 wards received ₦100 million each for community-identified projects under a participatory budgeting framework designed to ensure grassroots involvement in development priorities.
Speaking on the vision behind the budget, Governor Sani affirmed that “The 2026 budget is one of renewal, resilience, and long-term vision, designed to build a secure, productive, and inclusive Kaduna State.”
The proposed budget now awaits legislative deliberation and approval as Kaduna State advances plans aimed at transforming its socio-economic landscape for the benefit of its citizens.