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GOVERNOR UMARU BAGO’S ADMINISTRATION RECORDS NOTABLE GAINS IN BUDGIT’S 2026 STATE OF STATES REPORT The 2026 State of States Report by BudgIT, one of Nigeria’s leading independent civic organisations promoting fiscal transparency and accountability, highlights significant progress in Niger State’s public finances under the administration of His Excellency, Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago. The report, which assesses the 2025 financial year, identifies six notable achievements: 1. Internally Generated Revenue Grew by 91.49% Niger State’s IGR increased from ₦34.66 billion in 2024 to ₦66.37 billion in 2025, reflecting significant improvements in revenue mobilisation and the state’s capacity to finance development. 2. ₦451.12 Billion Invested in Capital Expenditure Nearly 70% of total government expenditure went into capital investments, with capital spending increasing by 28.95% compared with 2024. This reflects the administration’s emphasis on infrastructure and long-term development. 3. Among Nigeria’s Top 10 States in Fiscal Viability Niger State placed 9th nationally, with a fiscal viability score of 76.03, demonstrating its comparatively strong capacity to manage recurrent expenditure and financial obligations within available revenue. 4. Strong Debt Sustainability Performance Niger State placed 13th out of 35 states in debt sustainability, scoring 70.74. This reflects a comparatively favourable debt sustainability position, particularly in the context of the administration’s substantial capital investment programme. 5. Over 7,000 New Civil Service Recruitments The report records 7,109 new employees recruited in 2025, reflecting the administration’s expansion of public sector employment opportunities and investment in strengthening public service delivery. 6. Progress in Digital Revenue Administration The report acknowledges Niger State’s efforts to modernise tax administration through digital systems, strengthening revenue collection and public financial management. THE NEW NIGER AGENDA: PROGRESS BACKED BY FIGURES As Niger State approaches 2027, these independently reported figures provide measurable evidence of developments under Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s administration. From revenue growth and capital investment to fiscal management and employment creation, the record provides a basis for assessing the implementation of the New Niger Agenda. The priority remains consolidating these gains and translating them into improved infrastructure, stronger public services and greater economic opportunities for the people of Niger State. The New Niger Agenda continues. Source: BudgIT, State of States Report 2026 (2025 fiscal data). Falle biyu ce!!