The budget was delivered on Wednesday and is aimed at strengthening the state’s economic foundation while prioritizing people-centered development initiatives.

In his address, Governor Mutfwang outlined that the proposed budget comprises N341 billion, 37.32%, for recurrent expenditures and N573 billion, 62.68%, for capital projects. He emphasized that the budget was designed to address the immediate needs of the state’s residents, focusing on sustainable growth and critical infrastructure.

“This budget, titled Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability 2.0, is presented with the goal of ensuring long-term economic stability and delivering results that benefit the people of Plateau State,” Mutfwang said. “It is my honour to present the 2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, and Fiscal Strategy Paper, FSP, alongside this budget proposal, for your consideration and approval.”

Governor Mutfwang highlighted several priority sectors that the budget will address, including agriculture and rural development, mining and mineral resources, industry, trade, tourism, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. The administration’s focus, he said, will be on people-oriented programs that promote peace, security, good governance, and a sustainable economic rebirth.

The Governor also reaffirmed his commitment to utilizing the state’s strategic development framework, which is anchored on three main pillars: peace, security, and good governance; sustainable economic rebirth; and physical infrastructure development.

The proposed N914 billion budget represents an increase of N306 billion over the 2025 budget, reflecting the administration’s drive to accelerate development. The breakdown of the 2026 budget includes, Administration: N125 billion, Economic Sector: N232 billion, Law and Justice: N21 billion, Social Services: N119 billion.

Governor Mutfwang added that the budget would be funded through a combination of internally generated revenue, IGR, the federal government’s share of the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, as well as external aids, grants, and the Capital Development Fund, CDF.

The Governor urged the state House of Assembly to expedite the passage of the budget to ensure timely implementation of key development projects. He also expressed gratitude to the legislature for their continued support, which he said was vital for maintaining democratic stability and the seamless execution of the state’s developmental goals.

Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Daniel Naalong, assured the Governor of the legislature’s commitment to fast-tracking the passage of the budget.

With the 2026 budget proposal now on the table, the Plateau State government aims to build on the progress made in previous years, continuing its efforts to enhance the state’s socio-economic development and overall prosperity.

Source: Punch