Governor Dikko Umaru Radda on Monday presented a ₦897.9 billion Appropriation Bill to the Katsina State House of Assembly, describing it as the most participatory and people-focused budget in the state’s history.
Tagged “Building Your Future III,” the 2026 budget was developed through inputs from over 71,000 citizens across 316 wards, ensuring that projects and programmes reflect the real needs of the people.
A sectoral breakdown shows Education receiving the highest allocation of ₦156.3 billion, followed by Works and Housing (₦117.1bn), Agriculture (₦78.6bn), Health (₦67.5bn), Water Resources (₦62.8bn), and Environment (₦53.8bn).
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Governor Radda said over 80% of the total budget is dedicated to capital projects, focusing on infrastructure, education, health, and community development to stimulate growth across the 34 local government areas.
He assured residents that his administration would continue to strengthen security, agriculture, and youth empowerment, while maintaining fiscal discipline and transparency.
The governor thanked the House of Assembly for its collaboration and urged the lawmakers to ensure the swift passage of the budget, which he described as a roadmap for inclusive governance and sustainable development in the state.
