Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- The assent ceremony took place at the Acting Governor's Office in Maiduguri, the state capital on Tuesday.

The 2026 budget is designed to address Borno State's most pressing needs, with a strong focus on sectors that directly impact citizens' welfare. It reflects the government's commitment to sustainable development, improved service delivery, and post-insurgency recovery.

Governor Kadafur had earlier presented a N890.33 billion budget proposal to the Borno State House of Assembly, covering allocations to ministries, departments, and agencies, with priority given to education, healthcare, poverty alleviation, and the rehabilitation and reintegration of internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Following detailed legisl...