Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has on Wednesday signed the over N877 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law on Wednesday, paving the way for the full implementation of the budget from January 1, 2026.
The governor had, in November, presented a proposed budget of N878 billion to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for consideration and approval, following which lawmakers subjected the estimates to detailed scrutiny before passage.
Speaking during the signing of the budget at the Exco Chamber, Government House, Bauchi, Governor Mohammed commended the House of Assembly for what he described as a thorough and transparent legislative process. He noted that the consideration of the budget was marked by legislative rigour and adherence to democratic standards.
He explained that the budget defence process was robust, with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) invited to defend their proposals in line with best democratic practices.
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According to the governor, the final budget reflects a prudent reduction of about N1 billion in recurrent expenditure compared with the initial proposal submitted to the Assembly.
He described the adjustment as a shared commitment between the executive and legislature to fiscal responsibility, adding that it also demonstrates the independence of the State House of Assembly.
Speaking earlier, the Speaker of the Assembly, Abubakar Sulaiman, said the House ensured a transparent and inclusive review of the budget estimates before approving.
Sulaiman noted that lawmakers carefully examined submissions from MDAs to ensure the budget aligns with the state’s development priorities and addresses the needs of the people.
He assured residents that the legislature would closely monitor the implementation of the 2026 budget to ensure prudent utilisation of public funds and the delivery of tangible benefits to citizens across the state.
