From: Ibrahim Sidi Muh’d, Gusau
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has presented a proposed N861 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, saying it serves as a roadmap for transformation and a declaration that Zamfara State will rise stronger.
The budget proposal was presented to the Zamfara State House of Assembly on Thursday in Gusau with the revelation that the 2026 proposal has a capital expenditure of N714 billion, which accounts for 83% of the budget.
The 2026 presented budget has the proposal of a recurrent expenditure of 147,279,945,000.00, which accounts for 17% of the budget.
“The Zamfara budget proposal allocates N65 billion for education, N87 billion for health, N86 billion for agriculture, N45 billion for public order and safety, N22 billion for environmental protection, and N17 billion for social protection.”
In his remarks at the presentation, Governor Lawal reiterated that, as a government elected on the promise of rescue, reform, and revival, his administration has worked tirelessly to restore trust in public institutions, rebuild critical sectors, and lay a strong foundation for sustainable progress.
He said, “The people of Zamfara State, who once despaired under neglect, now see visible light, progress, accountability, and renewed direction.“
