Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N939 billion, tagged: “Budget of Hope and Growth” into law after the bill was passed by the state House of Assembly.
Assenting to the bill at the Government House, Benin City, Gov. Okphebholo said the budget of hope and growth will move the state to a greater height.
He said: “Let me thank members of the Edo State House of Assembly and the speaker for doing a good Job. I want to thank you for being proactive towards this budget, it was quick and the members did a good job.
“I believe this budget of hope and growth will move Edo State to a greater height.”
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The Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, who led other members of assembly to the budget signing ceremony, appreciated the governor for his developmental strides which have positively transformed the state and the people benefiting from his practical governance style.
He noted that history has been made by the Okpebholo administration, for judiciously utilizing the state’s resources in developing and transforming the state.
“We are here today to present to you for your assent the 2026 Appropriation Bill passed into law by the state House of Assembly.
“The important sectors of the economy benefited from this budget. For example, agriculture and work sectors of the Edo economy. These sectors are the two areas that Edo people will greatly benefit from. Food and infrastructure are critical for the well-being of the people.
“History has been made by this administration as you are hungry to develop Edo State. Your administration is building the first and second flyover bridge in Edo State and you will be remembered by the people because these are landmark projects.
“The governor is hungry to develop Edo State to enable Edo people live a comfortable and better life. This budget will perform 100 per cent and Edo people will see what you do with the funds we appropriate for you.
“The money appropriated for you in the last one year is well spent and Edo people are better for it. We are presenting the year 2026 approved appropriation bill for your ascent,” the speaker said.
