Table of Contents
- Approval of the Appropriation Bill
- Presentation of the Report
- Details of Expenditure
- Motion for Third Reading
- Conclusion
The Kebbi State House of Assembly on Thursday approved the state's 2026 appropriation bill amounting to N642.9 billion, as presented by Governor Nasir Idris on November 27.
This approval came after the Joint Committee on Finance and Appropriation and Budget Monitoring, Economic Planning and Due Process presented their report.
While presenting the report, the committee's Chairman, Adamu Muhammad (APC, Ngaski), indicated that the lawmakers retained the budget figures put forth by the governor.
He explained that the bill was sent to the committee following its second reading, and members worked "tirelessly within a limited timeframe" to examine the proposal alongside relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
Muhammad pointed out that the committee's observations did not change the overall budget size or its recurrent and capital components.
According to him, the recurrent expenditure remains at N163.57 billion, accounting for 25 percent, while capital expenditure is set at N479.36 billion, making up 75 percent of the total budget.
He reaffirmed the total budget figure of N642.93 billion and urged members to adopt the report to facilitate further legislative action and its eventual transmission to the governor for approval.
The motion for the third reading was introduced by Salisu Maikasuwa (APC, Sakaba) and supported by Muhammad Garba-Bena (APC, Danko-Wasagu).
Speaker Muhammad Usman-Zuru called for a voice vote on the motion, and the House unanimously approved the budget. He praised the committee for what he described as an exemplary job.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total amount of the 2026 appropriation bill approved by the Kebbi State House of Assembly?
The total amount of the 2026 appropriation bill approved is N642.9 billion.
Who presented the appropriation bill to the Kebbi State House of Assembly?
The appropriation bill was presented by Governor Nasir Idris on November 27.
What are the recurrent and capital expenditure figures in the approved budget?
The recurrent expenditure is N163.57 billion (25 percent), while the capital expenditure is N479.36 billion (75 percent) of the total budget.
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