By Atoyebi Nike
The Kaduna State Government says its internally generated revenue (IGR) has grown strong enough to cover the salaries of all civil servants, marking a significant fiscal milestone.
Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Mukhtar Monrovia, disclosed this during a roundtable dialogue on the state’s 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) at the House of Assembly.
“With our IGR now comfortably taking care of civil servants’ salaries, federal allocations are being channelled into capital projects,” Monrovia said, citing rural road construction under Governor Uba Sani as a key example.
He added that the draft MTEF proposes ₦10 million in capital projects for each of Kaduna’s 255 political wards in the 2026 budget, a move aimed at ensuring fairness and inclusivity in development.
Deputy Speaker Magaji Henry praised the plan as “realistic and people-centred,” pledging the legislature’s cooperation in passing a transparent and impactful budget.
The MTEF provides a three-year fiscal strategy to align policy priorities with available resources, reinforcing Kaduna’s commitment to transparency and equity.
