Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has presented a total budget estimate of ₦914.86 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Plateau State House of Assembly, describing it as the “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability 2.0.”
The governor made the presentation on Wednesday, during a plenary session presided over by Nalon Daniel, the speaker of the State Assembly in Jos.
Presenting the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework/Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) for 2026 alongside the Appropriation Bill, Governor Mutfwang said the budget is designed to consolidate the gains of his administration’s previous fiscal policies and sustain ongoing development initiatives under the “Time Is Now” policy agenda anchored on accountability, inclusion, and sustainability.
He expressed gratitude to the lawmakers for their collaboration, noting that the partnership between the executive and legislature had been instrumental to the state’s progress.
The governor explained that the 2026 fiscal proposal represents a significant increase of ₦305.68 billion over the revised 2025 budget, which stood at ₦609.17 billion.
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“Speaker, Honourable Members, having highlighted the 2025 performance, it is my singular honour and privilege to present to this Honourable House the 2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework/Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) alongside the 2026 proposed budget estimate for your consideration and approval.
“This budget, titled “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability 2.0”, is proposed amidst our ongoing emphasis and full commitment to implementing people-oriented projects and programmes in the state. This budget totals Nine Hundred and Fourteen Billion, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Three Million, Four Hundred and Twenty-Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Seventy-One Naira (914,863,422,871.00)”; the governor said.
He added that the budget was deliberately structured to accelerate development across critical sectors and improve the welfare of the people. “Of the total estimate, ₦341.41 billion (37.32%) is earmarked for recurrent expenditure, while ₦573.45 billion (62.68%) is devoted to capital projects.
“Of this, a recurrent component accounts for Three Hundred and Forty-One Billion, Four Hundred and Nine Million, Six Hundred and Eight Thousand, Nine Hundred and Twenty-Nine Naira (341,409,608,929.00), representing 37.32% of the total, while the capital component is Five Hundred and Seventy-Three Billion, Four Hundred and Fifty-Three Million, Eight Hundred and Thirteen Thousand, Nine Hundred and Forty-Two Naira (573,453,813,942.00), constituting 62.68%”; the governor added.
Reviewing the performance of the 2025 budget, Mutfwang recalled that the government initially presented a total of ₦471.13 billion, which was later raised by the Assembly to ₦499.45 billion before a supplementary budget of ₦109.73 billion was approved in August 2025, bringing the revised total to ₦609.18 billion.
He said the implementation of the 2025 budget advanced the government’s development objectives, particularly in infrastructure, security, and public service reforms.
The governor disclosed that during the 2025 fiscal year, ₦137.71 billion was expended on salaries and other recurrent obligations, while ₦44.04 billion went into capital projects.
He highlighted achievements in the security sector, noting that collaborative efforts with security agencies had restored relative peace in previously troubled communities, while urban transport received a boost with the acquisition of more metro buses to serve the Jos–Bukuru metropolis.
For the 2026 fiscal year, Mutfwang said the government’s focus would remain on three core pillars—Peace, Security and Good Governance; Sustainable Economic Rebirth; and Physical Infrastructure Development.
“Priority areas include agriculture, mining, education, health, youth empowerment, ICT, transport, housing, and energy”.
According to him, the proposed revenue will be sourced from internally generated revenue, statutory allocations, aids, grants, and the Capital Development Fund.
Breaking down the sectoral allocations, the governor said the administrative sector would receive ₦207.93 billion (22.7%), the economic sector ₦464.99 billion (50.8%), law and justice ₦23.39 billion (2.6%), while social services would get ₦218.56 billion (23.9%).
He assured that the allocations reflect his administration’s commitment to implementing people-centred projects that would deepen economic growth and deliver more dividends of democracy to Plateau citizens.
Governor Mutfwang appealed to the lawmakers for prompt and objective consideration of the 2026 Appropriation Bill to ensure early implementation.
He reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to uphold transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance, pledging to work closely with the legislature and judiciary to build a peaceful and prosperous Plateau.
“Having fulfilled the provisions of the Constitution, I now lay before this Honourable House the 2026 Budget of ₦914.86 billion for your consideration and passage into law,” he declared.
Daniel, the speaker in his response said if passed, the assembly will liase with the executive to make sure that the budget is well implemented.
