Gombe Sets the Pace as Inuwa Yahaya Assents to N617.95bn 2026 Budget.

Gombe Sets the Pace as Inuwa Yahaya Assents to N617.95bn 2026 Budget

December 29, 2025

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has signed the N617.95 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget is tagged the “Budget of Consolidation”.

The signing took place at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Gombe. The leadership of the Gombe State House of Assembly presented the bill to the Governor. Speaker Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo led the delegation.

The 2026 budget allocates N189 billion for recurrent expenditure. Capital projects will receive N428.5 billion. The spending plan reflects the administration’s focus on infrastructure, service delivery and economic growth.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya earlier submitted a N535.69 billion proposal to the Assembly. Lawmakers reviewed the estimates and increased the figure by over N82 billion. This adjustment raised the total budget size to N617.95 billion.

A major highlight of the budget is the N12 billion allocation for regional security. The provision represents an N1 billion monthly contribution. The decision follows resolutions of the Northern States Governors’ Forum.

The Governor said the allocation shows Gombe’s commitment to tackling insecurity through practical funding. He added that the safety of lives and property remains a top priority.

According to him, the 2026 budget targets key sectors. These include health, education, social investment, environment and solid mineral development. The budget also makes special provision for the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

“This budget responds directly to the needs of our people,” the Governor said. “It is realistic, responsible and citizen-focused.”

Governor Inuwa Yahaya said his administration has touched all sectors since assuming office. He pointed to visible progress in healthcare, education, infrastructure and social support programmes.

“No sector has been ignored,” he said. “The impact of our work is clear across the state.”

He commended the House of Assembly for its detailed review of the budget. He also assured residents that the government would maintain strong fiscal discipline.

The Governor disclosed that budget implementation under his leadership has remained above 70 per cent. He praised lawmakers for unity and cooperation during the budget process.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government. He acknowledged ongoing support through various intervention programmes. He appealed for increased collaboration in the coming year.

“We started with work, and we are still working,” he said. “By God’s grace, we will end with more work.”

Earlier, Speaker Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo said the Assembly presented the bill for assent. He disclosed that lawmakers received the proposal on November 13, 2025.

He said the House subjected the budget to detailed scrutiny. The Appropriation Committee also held an extended session in Calabar, Cross River State. The exercise helped improve the document.

The Speaker praised the Governor for development projects across the state. He highlighted achievements in health and education.

He recalled a recent health summit organised by the state government. Experts from different countries attended the event. Many commended Gombe’s progress in healthcare delivery.

Hon. Luggerewo said the Assembly made its adjustments in the public interest. He also thanked the governor for sustaining a cordial relationship between both arms of government. He noted that improved logistics have boosted legislative efficiency.