Katsina Proposes N828.64bn for 2027
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Government has proposed a total budget of N828.64 billion for the 2027 fiscal year, with 77 per cent earmarked for capital expenditure and 23
The Katsina State Government has presented a proposed budget of N828.64 billion for the fiscal year 2027, with 77% allocated to capital expenditure and 23% for recurrent spending. This announcement was made by the State Executive Council during its 14th Regular Meeting for 2026, chaired by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda at the Government House in Katsina.
The total proposed budget, according to the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Malik Anas, amounts to N828,638,844,091.48, marking a reduction of N69.23 billion from the 2026 approved budget. The budget financing will come from internally generated revenue of N95.77 billion, capital receipts of N234.30 billion, and other expected receipts totaling N487.81 billion, with an opening balance of around N10.7 billion expected for the year.
The budget allocation is distributed across sectors as follows: 38.33% for the Social Sector, 35.59% for the Economic Sector, 23.97% for Administration, and 1.11% for Law and Justice. Key priorities identified include Education, receiving 13.41%, Works, Housing, and Transport, 11.22%, Agriculture and Livestock Development, 10.33%, Health, 8.41%, and Rural Development, 7.92%.
The complete budget details will be disclosed when Governor Radda formally presents it to the Katsina State House of Assembly, in accordance with Section 121 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
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