November 13, 2025
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has presented a total of ₦535.69 billion as the 2026 fiscal budget to the State House of Assembly, describing it as the “Budget of Consolidation.”
Presenting the budget on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Yahaya said the proposal reflected his administration’s determination to consolidate development gains and institutionalize impactful governance across the state.
According to the governor, the 2026 budget consists of ₦164.25 billion for recurrent expenditure, representing 30.66%, and ₦371.44 billion for capital expenditure, accounting for 69.34% of the total amount.
Explaining the funding structure of the budget, Yahaya said the state plans to generate ₦416.10 billion as recurrent revenue and ₦225.57 billion as capital receipts in 2026. He also disclosed that the estimated closing balance for 2025 was projected to be around ₦100 billion, forming part of the fiscal base for the new year.
Governor Yahaya emphasized that the 2026 budget was both visionary and pragmatic, designed to ensure that fiscal policies translate into tangible improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and other key sectors.
Reviewing the 2025 fiscal performance, the governor revealed that the previous budget of ₦451.66 billion achieved ₦219.03 billion in implementation as of September 30, representing 60.12% performance.
In his response, Hon. Abubakar Luggerewo, Speaker of the Gombe State House of Assembly, commended the governor for his consistent efforts to improve the welfare of citizens through responsible fiscal planning.
Luggerewo assured that the Assembly would give the 2026 budget due and timely legislative consideration to ensure sustained growth and development across Gombe State. Visit GMTNewsng for more news.
