Katsina Governor Radda Approves ₦828.58bn Budget for 2027

On October 1, 2026, Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda signed the Katsina State 2027 Appropriation Bill into law, authorizing a budget of ₦828.58 billion. This budget is designed to sustain development across the state.

During the signing ceremony at the Red Chamber of the Katsina Government House, Radda praised the Katsina State House of Assembly for its swift passage of the bill, acknowledging the lawmakers' commitment. The budget, which includes ₦190,726,262,820.44 for recurrent expenditure and ₦637,852,581,271.03 for capital expenditure, underwent a transparent three-stage process, starting as a people's budget and receiving thorough scrutiny from ministries and the Assembly.

Speaker Nasiru Daura presented the Appropriation Law to Radda for assent, reaffirming the Assembly's support for the APC-led administration. Radda emphasized the importance of prompt project execution and active citizen participation in governance, noting that many projects identified in previous consultations are already underway.