By Musa Garba
The unprecedented decision by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State to earmark N100 million for each of the 255 wards in Kaduna State in the 2026 budget, is the first in history and it is in line with his grassroots development drive.
The Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Hon Mukhtar Ahmed Morovia, made this clarification during a post-budget press briefing, after the 2026 Appropriation Bill was signed into law.
Governor Uba Sani signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law on Monday, with Education taking the largest share of 25% of the N985.9 billion budget of Kaduna State.
He disclosed that ₦698.9 billion, representing 70.9 percent of the budget, has been devoted to capital expenditure, targeting infrastructure development, economic expansion, and improved service delivery.
The Governor also said that ‘’recurrent expenditure stands at ₦287 billion, or 29.1 percent, ensuring that essential government services continue to function efficiently and responsibly.’’
Speaking during the budget breakdown, the Commissioner of Planning and Budget, noted that the N100 million which was earmarked for the 255 wards is part of the Governor’s commitment to inclusive development and improving the lives of citizens at the local level.
The Commissioner stated that the funds will be disbursed transparently, adding that communities will decide what they want, through the various Ward Development Committees.
According to the Commissioner, the N100 million devoted to projects in the Health Education, Agriculture and Social Sectors, to be implemented by relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government.
