Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has signed the ₦1.669 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, describing it as a major step towards strengthening the state’s fiscal planning and accelerating development.
Tagged the Budget of Sustainable Legacy, the 2026 budget represents a 58 per cent increase over the 2025 appropriation, reflecting what the governor described as the state’s growing financial capacity and commitment to sustainable economic growth.
Governor Abiodun said the signing of the budget would allow for immediate implementation after the holidays, with a focus on improving revenue generation and ensuring prudent public expenditure.
He noted that assenting to the budget before the end of the year aligns with the administration’s tradition of fiscal continuity, predictability and effective governance.
According to the governor, early passage and assent to the budget will ensure that key development programmes are executed without delay, thereby sustaining the momentum of ongoing projects across the state.
Abiodun also commended the Speaker and members of the Ogun State House of Assembly for their diligence, cooperation and timely passage of the bill. He said the legislature’s thorough scrutiny of the proposal and its collaborative engagement with the executive arm demonstrated a shared commitment to the development of Ogun State.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to deliver lasting value to the people of the state through responsible budgeting and sustainable development initiatives.
