The Governor of Adamawa State, Umaru Fintiri, has signed the 2026 appropriation bill into law, authorizing the expenditure of ₦583.3 billion for the fiscal year. The State House of Assembly passed the budget, which allocates ₦209.64 billion for recurrent expenditure (35.94% of the total) and ₦373.69 billion for capital projects (64.06% of total spending).
Governor Fintiri said the budget is designed to address strategic priorities such as strengthening infrastructure, expanding education and healthcare services, enhancing job creation, and supporting citizens’ welfare. He emphasized that the budget results from wide consultations with communities across the state, reflecting their aspirations and needs.
In the security sector, the governor announced plans to deploy trained forest guards to the Hong Local Government Area to address emerging challenges. He also pledged to improve working relations with the media and to achieve milestones in education, infrastructure, and other sectors through proper implementation of the 2026 budget.
The signing ceremony was attended by Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, Speaker of the State Assembly Bathiya Wesley, and other members of the Assembly and executive council. The 2026 budget is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the state’s development trajectory, focusing on critical sectors such as infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The allocation of ₦373.69 billion for capital projects underscores the government’s commitment to investing in key areas that will drive growth and development.
The budget also reflects efforts to balance recurrent and capital expenditures, ensuring that both day‑to‑day needs and long‑term development goals are addressed. As the state embarks on implementation, it is anticipated that the government will prioritize transparency, accountability, and effective resource allocation to achieve the budget’s objectives. With the budget now law, Adamawa has taken a significant step toward realizing its development aspirations, and its impact will become evident as the plan is put into action.
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