Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda has signed the N897,865,078,282.05 appropriation bill for the 2026 fiscal year, marking what he described as a decisive step towards a more disciplined financial framework .
Governor Radda said the document was passed by the Katsina State House of Assembly within 21 working days of submission, a pace he praised as an example of institutional efficiency.
He noted that recurrent expenditure has been set at N167.7bn, representing 18.68 per cent, while capital spending stands at N730.1bn, or 81.32 per cent.
He said this is the lowest proportion of recurrent spending in the state’s history and sustains the legacy established by the late former governor, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who capped recurrent expenditure at 30 per cent.
The governor commended lawmakers for shelving holidays and extending ministry-level defence sessions to ensure the document met the expectations of citizens.
He described the bill as a people’s budget, explaining that contributions were sourced from all 361 wards through town hall consultations that allowed residents to shape priority areas.
Katsina State House of Assembly Speaker Nasir Daura said the legislature reviewed the proposal in line with the administration’s development plan and retained the figures without alteration.
He added that the House ensured the document aligned with community needs and the state’s long-term strategy.
Governor Radda first presented the estimates on 4 November 2025.
