Adamawa state Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has presided over the 12th meeting of the State Executive Council (EXCO), where the council approved a proposed N609.154 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year.
Key Highlights
- Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, presided over the 12th State Executive Council meeting.
- The council approved a proposed N609.154 billion budget for 2027, which will be sent to the State House of Assembly for consideration.
- Capital expenditure takes 54.45% of the proposed budget, while recurrent expenditure accounts for 45.55%.
- Priority areas include education, healthcare, agriculture, water supply, housing, security, infrastructure and rural development.
- The government says the 2027 budget is aimed at consolidating ongoing projects and promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
The budget proposal, which will be transmitted to the Adamawa State House of Assembly for legislative consideration, is designed to consolidate the administration’s development agenda through increased investment in infrastructure, human capital development, and inclusive economic growth.
According to the approved framework, capital expenditure will account for 54.45 percent of the total budget estimate, while recurrent expenditure will take 45.55 percent.
The allocation reflects the government’s focus on prioritising projects and programmes that directly impact residents, including education, healthcare, agriculture, water supply, housing, security support, infrastructure development, and rural transformation.
Governor Fintiri said his administration remains committed to ensuring that public spending translates into visible improvements in the lives of citizens, adding that the 2027 budget would strengthen ongoing projects while creating new opportunities for sustainable development across the state.
As part of efforts to improve the quality of education, the council approved N459 million for the procurement of biology instructional materials for 84 public secondary schools in Adamawa State.
The intervention is expected to enhance practical science learning by providing schools with modern laboratory equipment and materials to support effective teaching of biology.
The government said the initiative would improve students’ practical skills, boost performance in external examinations, and encourage greater participation in science-related careers such as medicine, engineering, agriculture, and biotechnology.
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The council also approved N248 million for the electrification of Morawo and Zungwalu communities in Demsa Local Government Area.
The rural electrification project is expected to provide reliable electricity supply to the benefiting communities, promote small-scale businesses, improve security, support healthcare delivery, and create better educational opportunities.
Members of the council noted that expanding electricity access remains critical to rural development and economic inclusion, especially in communities with strong agricultural and commercial potential.
In another major decision, the council approved the engagement of a consultant to carry out a technical readiness assessment for the Adamawa State Rural Electrification Agency.
The assessment is a requirement for the state to qualify for about $5 million funding under a World Bank-supported rural electrification programme.
If successful, the funding will strengthen efforts to expand electricity infrastructure to underserved communities, improve access to essential services, attract investment, and accelerate socio-economic development.
The meeting further reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to prudent financial management, strategic planning, and investment in sectors capable of delivering long-term benefits to the people of Adamawa State.
With capital expenditure taking the larger share of the proposed budget, the Fintiri administration said it remains focused on infrastructure development, improved public services, and building a stronger foundation for future economic growth.
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