- Adamawa State approves ₦583.3bn budget for 2026
- Capital projects take over 64% of total allocation
- Sports, courts, roads, and security projects approved
- Government targets growth, safety, and community renewal
The Adamawa State Government has approved a ₦583.3 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, with a strong focus on infrastructure development, security, and sustainable growth, following deliberations by the State Executive Council.
The budget proposal, officially titled the “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Renewal,” was endorsed during a State Executive Council (SEC) meeting chaired by the Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta.
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A breakdown of the budget shows that ₦209.64 billion has been allocated for recurrent expenditure, representing 35.93 percent of the total spending plan. Meanwhile, ₦373.69 billion, or 64.07 percent, is earmarked for capital projects, reflecting the government’s intention to prioritise long-term development.
As part of the approvals, the Executive Council sanctioned several major projects across key sectors such as education, justice, transportation, and security.
One of the highlighted projects is the construction of modern sports facilities at the College of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Studies (COTIES), Gulak, valued at ₦1.78 billion. The project includes a football pitch, athletics track, pavilion, and courts for basketball, volleyball, and handball, aimed at promoting youth engagement and sports development.
In the justice sector, the government approved the construction of a High Court Complex in Gulak, Madagali Local Government Area, costing ₦373.77 million. The facility is expected to be completed within six months to improve access to justice in the area.
Further approvals include the construction of the Adamawa State Traditional Council Secretariat, awarded at ₦2.5 billion, with a completion timeline of twelve months.
To enhance connectivity and boost local trade, the Council approved the construction of a 2.2-kilometre access road in Sangere Bode, Yola South, costing ₦290.3 million, as well as an 8.5-kilometre road linking Numan–Jalingo Road to Kodomti and Shaforon, valued at ₦1.89 billion.
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Security also received special attention, with the approval of a perimeter fence for Adamawa State University, Mubi, at a cost of ₦3.54 billion, aimed at improving safety for students and staff.
Reaffirming the administration’s focus, an Executive Council spokesperson said: “The government remains focused on delivering projects that will positively impact our communities, strengthen institutions, and ensure the safety and well-being of our people.”
During the meeting, the Council also expressed sympathy with residents of Lamurde Local Government Area over recent incidents and urged citizens across the state to remain vigilant and embrace peaceful coexistence.
