Katsina State has earmarked approximately N156.3 billion for education in its proposed 2026 budget, highlighting the government’s commitment to advancing learning at all levels.
The state’s Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Malik Anas, disclosed this on Wednesday in Katsina while presenting a breakdown of the budget, which Governor Dikko Radda had earlier submitted to the State House of Assembly totaling over N897.8 billion for the fiscal year.
The allocation, representing 17.14 percent of the proposed budget, covers Basic and Secondary Education as well as higher education. Anas also outlined other major sectoral allocations, including N117.1 billion for Works, Housing and Transport (13.05%), N78.6 billion for Agriculture and Livestock Development (8.76%), N67.5 billion for Health (7.52%), N62.8 billion for Water Resources (7%), and N53.8 billion for Environment (6%). These six sectors combined account for 59.74 percent of the total budget.
The remaining N361.4 billion, representing 40.26 percent, is allocated to other sectors. Of the total proposed budget, N730.1 billion (81.23%) is earmarked for capital expenditure to drive infrastructure development, while N167.7 billion (18.68%) is set aside for recurrent spending.
Titled “Building Your Future III,” the 2026 budget reflects a 30 percent increase over the 2025 budget, signaling Katsina State’s continued focus on growth and sustainable development across critical sectors.