…..70% Capital
By Emmanuel Abi Couson
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has unveiled a proposed budget of ₦1.665 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, marking a significant increase from the previous year’s appropriation.
Presenting the proposal, Governor Oborevwori explained that the 2026 budget represents a 70% increase, amounting to ₦685 billion, over the 2025 budget.
The budget is intended to make Delta State a huge construction site in 2026 in line with the MORE agenda.
According to the breakdown, the proposed budget allocates :₦499 billion — 30% of the total budget — for recurrent expenditure, covering personnel costs, overheads, and other operational expenses.
The capital expenditure is aimed at infrastructure development, economic growth projects, and other long-term investments.
The governor stated that the substantial increase reflects the administration’s commitment to accelerating development across the state while strengthening critical sectors of the economy.
writing in his confirmed X handle he said “today, I presented the 2026 Budget Estimates of ₦1.6 trillion to the Delta State House of Assembly. The 2026 Budget of Accelerating the MORE Agenda is centred on making life better for Deltans and residents.
Of the ₦1.6 trillion, ₦499 billion, representing 30 per cent of the total budget, is for recurrent expenditure, while ₦1.166 trillion, representing 70 per cent, is allocated to capital expenditure.
In concluding my presentation, I placed on record that the State Assembly has proved to be a worthy partner in the implementation of our policies and programmes. I ended my remarks by inviting the Honourable House to kindly and speedily consider and approve the appropriation request, so that, collectively, we can work towards building the Delta State of our dreams, where no one is left behind.”
