Edo State Governor Unveils 2026 Budget Targeting Infrastructure and Employment Opportunities

Edo State Governor Okpebholo's 2026 budget, presented to the State House of Assembly by the Chief Press Secretary, Ebojel Akher Patrick, targets infrastructure development and job creation. The budget aligns with the governor's agenda to prioritize security, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, education, and social services.

Notably, agriculture receives a significant allocation of 68 billion naira to enhance food security, create jobs, and support livestock development. The budget aims to unlock productivity, reduce inequality, and integrate underserved communities in the state's economic framework.