Governor Otu has put forward a budget of N987.8 billion for 2027, with a significant 72 percent of that figure directed toward capital projects. The figure marks a 2.57 percent increase over the 2026 budget.
The heavy lean toward capital spending signals a continued push to grow physical infrastructure and long-term development in the state, rather than funneling the bulk of funds into recurrent expenditure.
Whether those capital allocations translate into visible progress on the ground is the question residents will be watching closely.
Originally published by Premium Times.