Kogi State's Revenue Hits ₦308.22bn in 2026 Half-Year

The Kogi State Government reported a total revenue of ₦308.22bn for the first half of 2026, as stated by the Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCA. This announcement was made during a stakeholders’ town hall meeting held at Edge Drive Hotels in Lokoja, focusing on the preparation of the 2027 Kogi State Budget.

The meeting aimed to gather input from civil society organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure that public spending aligns with the needs of the citizens. Idris highlighted the importance of citizen involvement in determining budget priorities that affect their livelihoods.

He provided an update on the state’s fiscal performance, noting that total expenditure was approximately ₦259.97bn, with internally generated revenue reaching about ₦26.22bn. He called for improved revenue administration and emphasized that the success of the 2027 budget should be measured by its impact on citizens rather than the amount appropriated.