Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday presented a budget proposal of N914 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly.
He explained that the budget comprises N341 billion (37.32%) for recurrent expenditure and N573 billion (62.68%) for capital expenditure.
Mutfwang described the proposal as one aimed at delivering genuine service to the people of Plateau State, with an emphasis on projects and programmes that directly benefit citizens.
“Having highlighted the 2025 performance, it is my singular honour and privilege to present to this Honourable House the 2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework/Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) alongside the 2026 proposed budget estimate for your consideration and approval,” the governor stated.
He added, “This budget, titled ‘Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability 2.0,’ is proposed amidst our ongoing emphasis and full commitment to implementing people-oriented projects and programmes in the state.
“The total budget stands at Nine Hundred and Fourteen Billion, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Three Million, Four Hundred and Twenty-Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Seventy-One Naira (₦914,863,422,871.00) only.
“The proposed budget is to be generated from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), Government share of FAAC, aids, grants, and the Capital Development Fund (CDF).”
He identified agriculture and rural development, mining and mineral development, industry, trade, investment, tourism, health, education, and infrastructure as key priority areas.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to building a peaceful and prosperous Plateau through its strategic framework anchored on three pillars: peace, security, and good governance; sustainable economic rebirth; and physical infrastructure development.
Mutfwang also noted that the 2026 proposal reflects an increase of N306 billion compared to the 2025 budget, with allocations distributed across administration (N125 billion), economic (N232 billion), law and justice (N21 billion), and social services (N119 billion).
He appealed to the House of Assembly for swift consideration and passage of the proposal to allow early implementation, while expressing appreciation for their continued cooperation in sustaining democratic governance and promoting the state’s development goals.
In response, Speaker Daniel Naalong assured the governor of the Assembly’s readiness to ensure speedy passage of the budget.
In 2024, Mutfwang had presented a N471 billion budget for 2025 to the Assembly, which allocated N201.5 billion (43.46%) to recurrent expenditure and N258.9 billion (56.54%) to capital projects, reflecting a focus on sustainable development.