Jigawa Executive Council approves review of 2026 budget

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved a review of the 2026 Appropriation Law and the proposed supplementary budget to reflect prevailing revenue realities and emerging expenditure priorities.

The Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday.

He said the review became necessary following changes in the state’s revenue outlook, including adjustments to capital revenue sources and the reversal of savings previously proposed from some expenditure lines.

The commissioner added that new and emerging expenditure priorities requiring government attention also necessitated the review.

According to him, the revised 2026 budget and supplementary budget would be forwarded to the Jigawa State House of Assembly for consideration and legislative approval.

He said the development was part of the government’s efforts to align its spending plans with current financial realities and ensure that available resources were directed towards priority areas of development.

It was reported that Governor Umar Namadi had signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, with a total budget of over N901 billion.