Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State presented a N897.8 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly on Tuesday for consideration and passage.

The budget, tagged “Building Your Future III,” has N167.7 billion, with 18.68 per cent as recurrent expenditure, and N730.1 billion, representing 81.32 per cent as capital expenditure.

Mr Radda said the budget has an increase of N205.6 billion from the previous year.

The governor said that in preparing the 2026 budget, they had adopted a pragmatic and disciplined approach to revenue generation and expenditure management.

“A comprehensive review of all funding sources has been conducted to guarantee fiscal balance and eliminate potential deficits in implementation.

“Each MDA was thoroughly engaged and required to defend its expenditure framework in line with our administration’s blueprint and the pressing needs of our communities.

“Each programme, project, and initiative encapsulated in this budget is designed to directly improve the lives of our citizens.

“We remained resolute in our determination to ensure that the benefits of the governance reach every esteemed corner of our state,” he said.

The speaker, Nasir Yahaya-Daura, assured the speedy passage of the budget for the benefit of the people of the state.

He pledged to sustain collaboration with the executive arm while upholding their constitutional duty of checks and balances for the benefit of the people of Katsina State.

“We must commend you for your sustained efforts towards security, peace, and stability throughout the state.

“Many communities that once lived under fear have now regained stability and hope,” he said.

(NAN)