Gov. Fintiri Signs ₦583.3bn 2026 Budget into Law

,,…… Pledges Focus on Security, Infrastructure, and Welfare

By Yagana Ali Yola 

The Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has signed the ₦583.3 billion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year into law, following its passage by the State House of Assembly.

The budget, christened the “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Economic Renewal,” allocates ₦209.64 billion (35.94 percent) to recurrent expenditure and ₦373.69 billion (64.06 percent) to capital projects.

Addressing attendees at the signing ceremony, Governor Fintiri outlined key priorities, including strengthening infrastructure, expanding education and healthcare services, enhancing job creation, and supporting citizens’ welfare.

 “The budget was prepared after wide consultations and reflects the aspirations and needs of communities across the state,” he said.

On security, the Governor announced plans to deploy trained forest guards to Hong Local Government Area to address emerging challenges. “We will continue to prioritise security as a foundation for development,” he added.

Governor Fintiri also pledged to improve working relations with the media and achieve milestones in education, infrastructure, and other sectors through the budget’s implementation.

 “We are committed to translating these allocations into tangible improvements for our people,” he said.

Present at the ceremony were Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, Speaker of the Assembly Mr. Bathiya Wesley, Majority Leader Kate Raymond Mamuno, and other lawmakers. 

The Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Awwal Tukur, was also in attendance.

The budget signing underscores the administration’s focus on addressing pressing needs while fostering economic growth and social development in Adamawa State.