Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has presented a proposed ₦583.33 billion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Adamawa State House of Assembly, pledging sustained investment in infrastructure, social services, and economic reforms.
Presenting the budget on Thursday, Governor Fintiri described the proposal, tagged “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Economic Renewal,” as the outcome of extensive consultations with ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), legislators, and other stakeholders.
He said the budget aligns with his administration’s 8-Point Agenda and the guiding principle of leaving no one behind.
According to the governor, the 2026 budget was crafted in response to prevailing economic realities and based on realistic revenue projections, with expenditure priorities carefully matched to the state’s fiscal capacity.
He explained that the focus would be on completing ongoing projects, initiating strategic infrastructure, strengthening education and healthcare, tackling poverty and hunger, and expanding support for agriculture, commerce, and small and medium enterprises.
Governor Fintiri also highlighted key achievements of his administration, particularly in youth and women empowerment.
He disclosed that more than 60,000 beneficiaries had so far been supported through the Fintiri Business Wallet scheme, adding that an additional 100,000 persons would receive ₦50,000 each from December 2025. He said the initiative is projected to lift hundreds of thousands of residents out of poverty.
Reaffirming his commitment to workers’ welfare, the governor noted that Adamawa State was the first in the country to implement the ₦70,000 minimum wage. He added that ongoing civil service reforms, digitisation of government processes, and the gradual rollout of e-government platforms were improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
On infrastructure and social services, Fintiri disclosed that 21 model and mega schools were nearing completion and would commence academic activities in the first quarter of 2026. He said cottage hospitals were operational, general hospitals were being upgraded, while water schemes, markets, electricity projects, and road construction were progressing across the state. He also announced that the reconstructed Yola ultramodern stadium was close to completion.
Reviewing the 2025 budget performance, the governor recalled that the approved budget stood at ₦621.29 billion after a supplementary appropriation. As of September 30, 2025, the state had realised ₦235.34 billion, representing 37.9% of projected revenue, while ₦189.51 billion had been expended on personnel costs, overheads, and capital projects.
For 2026, the proposed ₦583.33 billion budget is expected to fund both recurrent and capital expenditures, with continued emphasis on capital development.
Governor Fintiri said his administration would maintain fiscal discipline through strict compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) framework. He also announced the introduction of e-budgeting to replace bulky hard-copy budget documents, a move aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency. MDAs were urged to strengthen their ICT capacity to align with the new system.
On revenue generation, the governor pledged to expand internally generated revenue by harnessing untapped sources, while also leveraging grants, loans, and development financing from international partners. He assured lawmakers that the state would remain prudent in borrowing, focusing only on projects with strong revenue potential.
Governor Fintiri reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peace, security, and cordial democratic cooperation with the legislature, expressing confidence that the 2026 budget would further position Adamawa State on the path of inclusive and sustainable development.
