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By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has presented a budget estimate of ₦650,631,700,000 to the State House of Assembly for the 2026 fiscal year.
The governor told the members at plenary that the budget, tagged “Development we can see,” is focused on massive infrastructural development next year.
He said that “every kobo must become a road that connects communities, youths who are empowered, productive, and vibrant, hospitals that save lives, and schools that provide a conducive learning environment for the children.”
The governor, in his speech, said that ₦467,741,601,414, representing 70.36%, is set aside for capital expenditures, while ₦192,890,985,086, representing 29.64%, is projected to take care of recurrent expenditures.
According to the governor, the budget is projecting internally generated revenue of ₦29.78bn and FAAC of ₦376.16bn, while the rest will come from other sources.
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He noted that as of the end of September, the 2025 budget had recorded 37% implementation of capital provision and 50.7% recurrent performance.
Speaker of the House, Hon. Kizito Bonzana, in his speech, said that the House will give the budget accelerated legislative consideration to ensure timely passage.
“Since the inception of this administration, this is the third time the House has had the privilege to play host to the Governor for this purpose. The House and people of the State are proud to have you leading the State and performing your work creditably well.
“Let me inform you and the good people of Taraba State that political exigencies have transformed the 10th Assembly into a single-party House. This may seem unprecedented, but the benefits are not quantifiable. This will enhance unity, partnership, synergy, and collaboration to facilitate development for the people. The decision to join the APC was made after due consultation with our constituents.
“I commend you for some of the modest achievements so far. People call the 10th Assembly a rubber-stamp Assembly, but the members are elected to work with the Executive and not to antagonise them. We would go with you everywhere you go. I promise accelerated legislative action to ensure timely passage, taking note of all that needs to be done in line with our rules,” the Speaker assured.
