By Terna Chikpa, Jalingo
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Wednesday presented a total budget estimate of ₦650.63 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly.
The governor said the 2026 budget was crafted to fast-track development and improve the welfare of residents across the state.
Tagged the “2026 Budget of Demonstration,” Kefas stated that his administration remains committed to capital-driven growth and sound fiscal policies aimed at transforming infrastructure, expanding energy access, and strengthening social development.
Kefas explained that ₦457.74 billion (70.36%) of the budget is allocated to capital projects, while ₦192.89 billion (29.64%) is earmarked for recurrent expenditure.
“Seven out of every ten naira will be channelled to physical development,” he said.
The governor noted that the budget would be financed through a combination of FAAC allocations, internally generated revenue, aids and grants, and capital development receipts. He added that the state plans to expand digital revenue systems and explore new income streams in agriculture, mining, property, business, and tourism.
Sectoral allocations in the proposed budget include:
Roads and transport: 19.84%
Education and skills development: 15.98%
Healthcare: 6.19%
Agriculture and food security: 4.83%
Water and sanitation: 3.19%
Security and emergency services: 2.96%
Governor Kefas described energy as the backbone of economic development and pledged investments in solar mini-grids, hybrid rural electrification, street lighting, and power supply for schools, hospitals, markets, and agro-processing centres.
