Sokoto State Government Approves 2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, Additional Projects

By MG Gazali.

The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved the state medium-term expenditure framework for 2026,pegged at ₦702,555,758,424.

This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Zayyana, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the council meeting held at the Council Chamber, Government House, Sokoto.

Dr. Zayyana said the framework outlines the state's revenue expectations, macroeconomic assumptions, and spending priorities, ensuring transparency, accountability, and participatory governance in the budget-making process.

The council also approved contracts for the second phase of renovation and remodeling of hospitals across the state. According to the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Wurno, contracts for renovation of six additional hospitals were awarded with contract sums as follows:

- Yabo General Hospital: ₦290,138,765.60
- Shagari General Hospital: ₦382,402,397.00
- S/Birni General Hospital: ₦237,189,241.19
- Tangaza General Hospital: ₦272,291,859.26
- General Hospital Goronyo: ₦291,307,701.20
- WCWC Hospital Sokoto: ₦187,998,719.56

These projects aim to improve healthcare services in the state, providing better facilities and equipment for patients.

Alhaji Sambo Bello Danchadi, Commissioner of Information and Orientation, announced that the council approved the procurement of laptops and computers under the State Universal Basic Education program, as well as textbooks and exercise books for distribution to schools across the state, at a cost of ₦72,604,300 and ₦113,148, respectively.

Furthermore, Hon. Danchadi disclosed that the council approved the construction of drainage from Zagga to Jaredi road in Gwawon Nama Area and a concrete drainage along Orthopaedic Hospital Wamakko, with a total sum broken down as follows:

- Construction of drainage from Zagga-Jaredi road: ₦122,755,230.94
- Concrete drainage along Orthopaedic Hospital Wamakko: ₦216,619,541.25

Additionally, the council approved the general upgrade and repairs of Waziri Junaidu History and Culture Bureau at a cost of ₦287,569,168.75, aiming to preserve the state’s rich cultural heritage and historical significance.

These approvals demonstrate the state government's commitment to improving healthcare, education, infrastructure, and cultural preservation.