According to Hon. Mutktar Ahmed Monrovia, the Commissioner of Planning and Budget, Governor Uba Sani has not borrowed a kobo since taking office, and the 2026 budget would be funded without borrowing.
According to a statement released by Chief Press Secretary Malam Ibraheem Musa, the Commissioner stated that grants, internally generated revenue, and state statutory allocations will fund the 2026 budget.
The Commissioner clarified that a clarification is required since some members of the media have misinterpreted the budget’s loan drawdown component.
Hon. Moronvia claims that while the state is taking out debts from past governments, the Governor Uba Sani Government has not taken out any additional loans.
“Terminating the loan agreements prematurely will result in penalties higher than the cost of interest repayments on servicing the loans,” the Commissioner clarified.
“The Malam Uba Sani administration has continued to service the loan commitments for both principal and accrued interest taken and negotiated by the previous administration, despite severe financial pressures.”
“The Malam Uba Sani Government will continue to provide development projects that are inclusive and prudent for the good people of Kaduna State.” He pledged that no amount of falsehoods and misinformation would prevent the government from accomplishing its objective.
Since the 2026 budget went into effect on January 1st, Hon. Moronvia also praised the Governor for coordinating the fiscal and calendar years.
Recall that on December 22, 2025, Governor Uba Sani signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, allocating the greatest portion of Kaduna State’s N985.9 billion budget—25%—to education.
According to Governor Uba Sani, capital expenditures of ₦698.9 billion, or 70.9 percent of the budget, have been allocated for infrastructure development, economic growth, and enhanced service delivery.
“Recurrent expenditure stands at N287 billion, or 29.1 percent, ensuring that essential government services continue to function efficiently and responsibly,” he added.
The governor broke down the budget and stated that education received 25% of it “because we believe that knowledge is the most powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty and securing the future of our children.”
Additionally, infrastructure and rural transformation make approximately 25% of the total, demonstrating our commitment to fostering economic activity throughout the state, opening up communities, and connecting markets.
“Health takes 15 percent, confirming our belief that a healthy population is the cornerstone of human dignity and productivity.” 11.65 percent goes to agriculture and food security, demonstrating our dedication to feeding our people, empowering farmers, and boosting the local economy, he revealed.
Every Kaduna State ward received N100 million for community-driven initiatives under the “Consolidation Of Transformation For Inclusive Development” budget, which also stated that the people shall set their own priorities and spearhead development at the local level.