Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, on Tuesday presented a budget proposal of N757 billion for 2026 to the State House of Assembly for approval.
Soludo said the proposed budget, tagged “Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues,” reflects an intensified focus on the execution of his administration’s transformative agenda.
He explained that the budget comprises N595.3 billion for capital expenditure, representing 79 per cent of the total budget size, while N161.6 billion was allocated for recurrent expenditure, accounting for the remaining 21 per cent.
The governor added that the budget carries a deficit of N225.7 billion, which will be financed through hybrid funding options, public–private partnerships, improved internally generated revenue, concessions, and support from financial institutions.
“I present to you the proposed 2026 budget, totalling N757,884,487,705. Compared to the 2025 budget of N606.99 billion, this represents a 24.1 per cent increase.
“We recorded over 60 per cent budget performance in 2025. Despite it being an election year, we remained focused and in execution mode.
“The 2026 budget framework is designed to drive growth across all sectors. We remain committed to responsible fiscal management, with no borrowing for consumption.
“I want to assure you that every kobo will be prudently utilised to maximise value for the people of Anambra, and we will continue to lay the foundation for the prosperous, liveable and smart homeland we envisioned,” Soludo said.
Receiving the budget, the Speaker of the House, Dr. Somtochukwu Udeze, commended the governor for the massive transformation projects ongoing across the state.
He assured that the draft budget would receive swift and thorough consideration.
The difference between the former budget (N606 billion) and the proposed budget (N757 billion) is N151 billion, representing a 24.1 per cent increase.
