Kogi State 2026 Budget Hits N820.49 Billion, Up 35.7%: Governor Ododo Emphasizes Development and Transparency
Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahm Usman Ododo has unveiled the 2026 budget amounting to N820.49 billion, marking a significant 35.7% surge from the previous year. The budget presentation highlighted the government's commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.
The state's financial commission, led by Asiwaju Idri, emphasized the need for efficient resource mobilization and transparent governance. The budget also addressed issues such as combating insecurity, fraudulent land transactions, and illegal mining.
Fitch Ratings affirmed Kogi State's credit rating as stable, citing the state's fiscal stability despite external pressures.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from NairaMetrics. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on NairaMetrics
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Kogi Governor Unveils N820.49bn Budget for 2026, Focuses on Growth and Development
Ekiti State 2026 Budget Hits N415.57 Billion, Governor Prioritizes Development and Job Creation
Kano Governor Yusuf Presents N1.368tr Budget for 2026, Focuses on Development Projects
Sokoto State Unveils N758.7bn Budget for 2026, Focuses on Security and Development
Gov Ododo Approves N820.49bn Budget for 2026
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Presents N985.9bn 2026 Budget to State Assembly
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
