Mukhtar Morovia, the commissioner for planning and budget in Kaduna, says the allocation of N100 million to each of the 255 wards in the state in the 2026 budget is in line with Uba Sani, the governor’s, grassroots development drive.
Morovia spoke during a press briefing after the 2026
Appropriation Bill was signed into law.
The governor signed the bill into law on Monday, with
education taking the largest share — 25 percent– of the N985.9 billion 2026
budget and noted that N100 million was allocated to each ward in the state.
Giving a breakdown of the budget, the commissioner said the
ward-level allocation underscores the governor’s commitment to inclusive
development and improving the lives of citizens at the grassroots.
He said the funds will be disbursed transparently, adding
that communities will decide what they want through the various ward
development committees.
According to the commissioner, the N100 million, devoted to
projects in the health, education, agriculture and social sectors, will be
implemented by relevant ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of
government.
He said Sani, who is a strong advocate for inclusivity,
recognises how crucial grassroots development is for the overall progress of
the state.
Patience Fakai, the commissioner for business innovation and
technology, said the state’s Institute of Vocational Training and Skills
Development is now fully operational.
“Student enrolment has been completed, and training under
both Kaduna state–supported programmes and the federal government’s technical
and vocational education and training (TVET) framework has begun,” Fakai said.
“The institute has the capacity to train up to 32,000
students annually across 14 trade areas, positioning it as a key driver of
skills development, employability, and workforce readiness within the state.
“The basis for giving the education sector about one quarter
of the budget is because His Excellency, Governor Uba Sani, places priority on
education.
“This priority is in line with UNESCO’s declaration to
developing nations to devote about one quarter of their budgets to education
because the UN has estimated that this allocation will be sufficient to uplift
education to the desirable level for them to attain the sustainable development
goals (SDGs).”
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