By Muhd D Haidar
The Jigawa State Government has approved the review of the 2026 Appropriation Law and the proposed supplementary budget, increasing the state’s total budget size by N46.369 billion.
Commissioner of Information, Hon. Sagir Ahmad Musa, disclosed as part of the weekly executive council resolutions, said the adjustment raises the originally approved 2026 budget from N901.841 billion to N948.210 billion.
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Sagir Musa explained that the review was necessitated by prevailing revenue realities, changes in capital revenue sources and emerging expenditure priorities requiring government attention.
According to him, the review became necessary following changes in the state’s revenue outlook, including adjustments to new capital revenue sources and the reversal of savings earlier proposed from certain expenditure lines.
The Commissioner noted that the revised budget also provides for new and emerging expenditure priorities considered critical to the socio-economic development and wellbeing of the people of the state.
“With the adjustment, the revised budget represents an increase of about 5.1 per cent over the original 2026 budget.
“The revised financial plan was designed to align public expenditure with available resources while ensuring that critical programmes and projects receive adequate funding.” He noted.
He added that the review was part of the administration’s commitment to prudent fiscal management, transparency and the effective utilisation of public resources.
The Commissioner maintained that available resources would continue to be directed towards programmes and projects capable of producing significant impact on the lives of citizens and the overall development of Jigawa State.
Following the Executive Council’s approval, the revised 2026 Budget and Supplementary Budget are expected to be forwarded to the Jigawa State House of Assembly for consideration and legislative approval.
Hon. Sagir expressed the government’s optimism that the review would strengthen implementation of the 2026 fiscal programme and enable the administration to respond effectively to changing economic circumstances.
Musa further reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining ongoing development priorities while ensuring that government spending remains aligned with available revenue and the needs of the people.
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