Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has presented a ₦1.664 trillion budget proposal for 2026, representing a 70% increase over the previous year.
The budget allocates ₦499bn (30%) to recurrent costs and ₦1.165trn (70%) to capital projects, signalling a heavy push for infrastructure and development.
Oborevwori says the expanded spending plan aims to accelerate statewide development and strengthen key economic sectors.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday presented a proposed ₦1.664 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, describing it as a strategic plan to accelerate development across the state.
The governor, who addressed lawmakers at the Delta State House of Assembly, said the proposal represents a ₦685 billion increase, amounting to 70% growth over the 2025 appropriation. He explained that the expanded budget is designed to strengthen critical sectors and deliver key infrastructure projects.
According to the breakdown, ₦499 billion, representing 30% of the total budget, is allocated for recurrent expenditure, covering personnel costs, overheads, and other administrative requirements.
The remaining ₦1.165 trillion, which accounts for 70%, is earmarked for capital expenditure. The governor said this portion will fund infrastructure upgrades, economic expansion initiatives, and long-term investment programmes across the state.
He added that the 2026 fiscal plan is aligned with his administration’s long-term growth agenda and is expected to drive economic activity, job creation, and improved social services.
