The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday presented a ₦644,004,816,893 appropriation bill for the 2026 fiscal year before the Kwara State House of Assembly.
While laying the budget at the Assembly complex in Ilorin, the governor disclosed that ₦424.7bn, representing 65.98 per cent of the total projection, was allocated to capital expenditure, while ₦219.3bn, or 34.02 per cent, was set aside for recurrent expenses.
AbdulRazaq explained that the composition of the budget underscored his administration’s resolve to complete ongoing projects and tackle areas of pressing public concern across the state.
“The total size of the budget for the 2026 fiscal year is ₦644,004,816,893.
“The 2026 budget placed strong emphasis on security, with increased funding for security hardware, operational vehicles and modern technology to strengthen the state’s response to kidnapping and other criminal activities.”
“The proposal also aims to consolidate development gains while improving the welfare and safety of residents,” he said.
In his response, the Speaker of the House, Yakubu Salihu, assured the governor that lawmakers would subject the appropriation bill to detailed legislative examination in the interest of the citizens.
“This bill will be given in-depth legislative scrutiny and come out with a bill that will be to the benefit of the people of Kwara State,” he said.
Danladi-Salihu noted that the House was encouraged by ongoing development projects across the 16 local government areas of the state and pledged that the budget would be carefully considered.
