The Delta State House of Assembly has passed a revised N1.73 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year, lifting Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s original budget proposal by N65.6 billion and putting renewed focus on the state’s fiscal direction.
The governor had presented an estimate of N1.664 trillion to lawmakers about two weeks ago. However, after committee scrutiny and plenary deliberations, the legislature approved an expanded spending framework, reflecting what it described as a more people-oriented and development-driven outlook.
A breakdown of the approved budget shows N500 billion allocated to recurrent expenditure, while N1.229 trillion is set aside for capital projects, a structure the Oborevwori administration says aligns with its “MORE Agenda” of infrastructure expansion and socio-economic development.
The bill was passed after scaling third reading during plenary in Asaba, following the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriations, chaired by Marilyn Okowa-Daramola. Proceedings were presided over by the Speaker, Emomotimi Dennis Guwor.
The motion for final passage was moved by the House Leader, Emeka Nwaobi, and seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Arthur Akpowowo, before receiving unanimous approval from members.
Speaking after the passage, Guwor described the approval as a landmark moment for the Assembly, noting that lawmakers had discharged one of their core constitutional duties under Section 121 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
He said the N1.73 trillion spending plan reflects a shared vision between the executive and the legislature to build a just, fair and equitable Delta State.
According to the Speaker, the Assembly’s intervention through deliberation and oversight was aimed at ensuring that the 2026 budget remains credible, sustainable and responsive to the needs of Deltans.
