Reaffirms Commitment to Shared Prosperity
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has signed the ₦820.49 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law following its passage by the Kogi State House of Assembly.
Governor Ododo described the moment as another major milestone in the state’s journey towards inclusive growth and sustainable development.
The signing ceremony, which also saw five other bills assented to, marks a significant step in the state’s fiscal planning for the 2026 financial year and underscores the strong collaboration between the executive and legislative arms of government.
Other bills assented to by Governor Ododo include a Law to provide for the Authorization of Expenditure from Consolidated Revenue Funds of Kogi State Government for the Year ending 31st December 2026 (Appropriation Law 2026), Kogi State Public Audit Law, 2025, Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (Establishment) Law, 2025, Kogi State Taxes and Levies (Approved list Collection) Law, 2025 and Kogi State Pool Betting and Gaming Machine (Control, Levy and Taxation) Law, 2025.
Addressing the Lawmakers, Governor Ododo commended the Speaker and members of the Kogi State House of Assembly for what he described as a thorough, transparent and people-focused budget review process. He noted that the speedy passage of the bill reflects a shared commitment to the development aspirations of the people of Kogi State.
“Today marks another milestone in our journey towards building a collective Kogi State” the Governor said.
Governor Ododo reaffirmed that the budget would be strictly adhered to and implemented to deliver tangible benefits to citizens. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to prudent financial management, improved revenue mobilisation, recovery of outstanding federal debts, blocking revenue leakages and strengthening Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) systems.
“Kogi has never had an Assembly as understanding and supportive as this one. Their cooperation has enabled smooth operations and helped us focus on delivering dividends of democracy to our people,” he said.
Governor Ododo also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the Renewed Hope Agenda has opened expanded economic opportunities and boosted IGR, enabling the state to pursue prosperity-driven policies. He thanked the people of Kogi State for their continued support, expressing optimism that 2026 would be a more prosperous year for all.
Restating his administration’s priorities, the Governor emphasized wealth creation, educational advancement, infrastructure development, expansion of access to healthcare and enhanced security remain priorities of the administration, stressing that security remains a shared responsibility between government and the people.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Umar Yusuf Aliyu, congratulated the Governor on the successful signing of the budget, describing him as a “legislature-friendly Governor.” He commended the executive for its focus on infrastructure, human capital development, security and public financial management.
The Speaker revealed that the state’s debt reduction and credible financial record informed the Assembly’s approval for the Governor to access the Sukuk financing facility to drive economic development in the state.
He assured citizens that the Assembly would continue to discharge its oversight responsibilities to ensure strict compliance with budget provisions and effective service delivery across Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
The 2026 budget, christened the “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” has a total outlay of ₦820,490,585,443. Capital expenditure accounts for ₦453.04 billion, representing 55 percent of the total budget, while recurrent expenditure stands at ₦367.4 billion, or 45 percent.
The strong capital component reflects the administration’s emphasis on infrastructure development, agriculture, healthcare, education, economic expansion and road infrastructure, particularly roads linking communities to markets across the 21 local government areas in the state.
