Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has signed into law the ₦871.3 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill following its approval by the State House of Assembly.

The governor signed the bill shortly after it was passed by the lawmakers. Lawal had earlier presented a proposed ₦861.3 billion budget to the assembly on December 4.

The House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, chaired by Rilwanu Na-Gambo, recommended a revised budget estimate of ₦871.337 billion after all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) appeared before the committee to defend their proposals. The committee also noted improved revenue performance across most MDAs.

The lawmakers approved an additional ₦8 billion for capital expenditure in the Ministry of Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, and ₦2 billion for recurrent expenditure for the House of Assembly.

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Speaker of the House, Bilyaminu Isma’il, said the budget aligns with the administration’s priorities in security, agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure, while reflecting grassroots needs and promoting equity and inclusion.

The Deputy Governor, Mani Malam Mumini, and other top government officials were present at the signing ceremony.

Source: Nation