Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Thursday evening presented a proposed N583.33 billion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Adamawa State House of Assembly.
The budget tagged a “budget of sustainable growth and renewal” has the sum of #209,640,415,814.00 as Recurrent expenditure representing 35.93% of the budget size, while Capital projection has #373,690,964,682.00 representing 64.07 % of the budget.
Fintiri said the budget will consolidate infrastructure development, strengthens social services, deepen economic reforms, and sustain peace in the state amidst applause by the assembly which passes a vote of confidence on the governor.
Governor Fintiri noted that the 2026 budget reflects prevailing economic realities and realistic revenue projections, stressing that expenditure priorities were carefully aligned with the state’s fiscal capacity.
According to him, the focus would be on completing ongoing projects, initiating new strategic infrastructure, investing heavily in education and healthcare, tackling poverty and hunger, and expanding support for agriculture, commerce and small and medium enterprises.
For 2026, the proposed ₦583.33 billion budget will fund both recurrent and capital expenditures, with continued emphasis on capital development.
The governor said the administration would sustain fiscal discipline through compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) framework.
He also announced the introduction of e-budgeting to replace bulky hard-copy budget documents, a move expected to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. MDAs were urged to strengthen ICT capacity to align with the new system.
Governor Fintiri reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to peace, security and democratic cooperation with the legislature, expressing optimism that the 2026 budget would further place Adamawa State on a path of inclusive and sustainable development.
Receiving the budget proposals, the Speaker, commended the cordial relationship existing between the Executive and the Legislature, attributing the suceeses to transparent nature of Fintiri administration.
The House therefore passed a vote of confidence on the Governor based on his performances and numerous awards received.
