Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Thursday presented a proposed N535.69 billion “Budget of Consolidation” to the Gombe State House of Assembly for the 2026 fiscal year, emphasizing sustainability, inclusivity, and continued development across key sectors.
The presentation, held at the Assembly complex in Gombe, marks Yahaya’s eighth budget since assuming office in 2019.
The governor said the 2026 proposal aligns with the state’s Development Agenda for Gombe State (DEVAGOM) and the broader national economic outlook, reflecting his administration’s commitment to consolidating gains achieved over the past seven years.
Reviewing the 2025 fiscal year, Yahaya said the initial N369.9 billion budget was later reviewed upward to N451.66 billion through a supplementary appropriation due to improved revenue inflows.
As of September 30, 2025, recurrent revenue performance stood at N336.48 billion, representing 126.5 percent of projections, while capital expenditure reached N143.18 billion or 59.9 percent performance. Overall, budget implementation for the year stood at 60.12 percent, he disclosed.
Highlighting achievements under his administration, Yahaya pointed to significant progress in infrastructure, energy, education, healthcare, agriculture, and governance reforms.
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Describing the 2026 fiscal plan as a “Budget of Consolation”, Yahaya said it was designed to build on previous successes and institutionalize a legacy of impactful governance.
“As this administration enters its final phase, our commitment is stronger than ever. We are not slowing down; we are doubling up,” the governor declared.
“From the ruins of inherited challenges, we have raised Gombe State to a model of governance emulated across the federation.”
He urged lawmakers to scrutinize the budget thoroughly and enrich it with their inputs before passage, assuring citizens that the 2026 fiscal plan would “translate into tangible and lasting improvements in the lives of the people.”
