Emmanuel lkpeama
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the 2026 draft budget, titled “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” a ₦820.49 billion budget representing a 35.7% increase from the 2025 revised budget.
This significant increase signals a new era of sustainable growth and inclusive development in the state.
In a press briefing after the State Executive Council Meeting on Wednesday Wednesday 5, November 2025,the Commissioner for Finance, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, revealed that the budget reflects a robust and balanced financial strategy, with a strong commitment to capital investment, noting that the budget focuses on five key areas: boosting internal revenue, strengthening debt recovery, fostering a business-friendly environment, deepening public-private partnerships, and ensuring project completion.
“The 2026 Budget proposals reflect a robust and balanced financial strategy emphasising enhanced revenue generation, strategic expenditure control, and a strong commitment to capital investment.
“The significant increase in both recurrent revenue and capital expenditure underscores the Government’s determination to expand infrastructure and improve service delivery.
“Effective monitoring of revenue inflows and strict fiscal discipline will be critical to achieving the desired outcomes. The total estimated Revenue (Recurrent and Capital) of ₦820,490,585,443.
“The total estimated Expenditure (Recurrent and Capital) of ₦820,490,585,443.
The balanced 2026 Draft Budget of ₦820,490,585,443” he said.
He went further to state that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration is intensifying efforts to combat insecurity, with significant progress made in the state’s security architecture.
The meeting also addressed critical issues, including access to clean water, road safety, and land administration reforms.
Fanwo noted that Governor Ododo has directed all the commissioners to sink 3 boreholes each in their LGAs and tasked the Council to take over land consent authority to curb fraudulent deals.
The inclusive meeting, which included former commissioners, reflected Governor Ododo’s commitment to unity and collective progress.
Former Commissioner, Honourable Salisu Sani Ogu, praised the Governor’s leadership, saying, “He has shown a desire to carry everyone along and build on the foundation laid since 2016.”
