Adamawa State approves N169bn supplementary budget for 2026
The Adamawa State Executive Council has given its approval for a supplementary budget of N169.1 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. This supplementary budget brings the total budget for 2026 to N752.4 billion, following the passage of the initial N583.3 billion budget in December 2025.
Background on Adamawa State
Adamawa State is located in Nigeria and is one of the country's 36 states. As of 2021, Nigeria is home to over 206 million people, with Adamawa being the 14th most populous state.
Approval of Supplementary Budget
The supplementary budget was approved during the 16th meeting of the State Executive Council, presided over by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. The approval came after the state government received additional funds from the Federation. According to Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Leader Leneke, the funds could not be expended without being included in the state budget through a supplementary appropriation.
Projects Funded by the Supplementary Budget
- The supplementary budget will fund various projects across sectors such as roads, drainage, healthcare, electricity, education, and others.
Background on Governor Ahmadu Fintiri
Ahmadu Fintiri has been the Governor of Adamawa State since May 2019. As a former member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), he succeeded former Governor Mohammed Bindow.
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