Governors Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), and Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) have officially signed the 2026 Appropriation Bills into law, marking significant milestones in the fiscal planning of their respective states.

In Nasarawa, Governor Sule approved the 2026 budget of N545.2 billion, up from the initial proposal of N517.5 billion. The N27.6 billion increase was primarily driven by rising inflation. Speaker Danladi Jatau announced the passage of the bill, which allocates N316.26 billion for capital expenditure and N228.72 billion for recurrent expenditure. Notable additions include N14 billion for security services and N7 billion for the Ministry of Local Government, among others

In Bayelsa, Governor Duoye Diri signed the N1.016 trillion 2026 budget into law, which saw an increase of N17.7 billion over the initially proposed N998.37 billion. The budget focuses on various development sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, and education. Governor Diri thanked the lawmakers for their swift approval, emphasizing that the budget was a product of collaboration between the executive and legislative arms of government.

Governor Diri also highlighted the importance of maintaining the January to December budget cycle for effective governance and development. He urged the people of Bayelsa to stay committed to ensuring the full implementation of the budget.

In Edo, Governor Monday Okpebholo signed the N939 billion 2026 budget, which he described as the “Budget of Hope and Growth.” Speaker Blessing Agbebaku praised the governor’s administration for its transformative leadership, particularly through the construction of major infrastructure such as flyover bridges. The budget aims to elevate Edo State further, with a focus on infrastructure, economic growth, and social development.

In Ekiti, Governor Biodun Oyebanji signed the N415.57 billion 2026 budget into law, alongside two other significant bills—the Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law, 2025, and the Ekiti State College of Technology Bill, 2025. The budget, which allocates 47% to capital expenditure and 53% to recurrent expenditure, focuses on infrastructure, food security, and wealth creation. Governor Oyebanji noted that the budget had been shaped by wide consultations with the people and aligns with his administration’s development goals for the next decade.

The governor also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support of Ekiti State’s development and assured residents that his administration would continue to pursue policies that would enhance their welfare and prosperity.