The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved a supplementary budget of ₦169.106 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, alongside several major infrastructure projects covering roads, drainage, healthcare, electricity and education.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Leader Leneke, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the 16th State Executive Council meeting, presided over by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the Government House in Yola.
Leneke explained that the supplementary budget followed the state government's access to additional funds from the Federation beginning in September. He said the funds could not be spent until they were formally included in the state budget.
The supplementary appropriation of ₦169,106,027,894 increases Adamawa State's total 2026 budget to ₦752,437,409,399.
According to the state government, the additional funds will be allocated to Ministries, Departments and Agencies based on identified needs and development priorities.
Among the projects approved by the council is ₦6.307 billion for the supply and installation of integrated solar-powered streetlights along the 21-kilometre Superhighway and the 1,000 Housing Estate in Malkohi.
The council also approved ₦690.98 million for the rehabilitation of the main hospital and staff quarters at the Cottage Hospital in Lamurde.
In the health sector, ₦1.783 billion was approved for modern medical equipment, including an S11 Plus ultrasound scanner and FibroScan 360, while another ₦462.82 million was approved for a modern dialysis machine.
For flood control and urban development, the council approved ₦484.12 million for the construction of a stormwater drain at Unguwan Magaji in Yola South Local Government Area.
Another ₦11.314 billion was approved for township roads and stormwater drainage in Gula, internal roads at the College of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Studies in Gulak, and Shuwa Township Roads I and II.
The council further approved ₦3.217 billion for road networks and stormwater drainage at the Mubi Cattle Market, while ₦3.684 billion was earmarked for access and internal roads at the new Building Materials Market along the Numan Road axis.
At the new NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Malkohi, Yola South, ₦376.97 million was approved for the construction of a stormwater drainage system.
The council also approved ₦10.510 billion for roads, drainage, parking areas and other infrastructure around the new state stadium, with the project extending towards surrounding communities.
In Adamawa North, ₦3.371 billion was approved for the rehabilitation of electricity infrastructure from Uba through Michika to Madagali.
The project, which has been divided into seven lots and will be handled by five contractors, is expected to restore electricity infrastructure damaged during the Boko Haram insurgency and reconnect affected communities.
The council also approved ₦249.89 million for the extension of electricity supply to Bengo community in Fufore Local Government Area.
In the education sector, the government approved ₦358.5 million for the design, costing and supervision of the construction of 11 new male and female student hostels across five state-owned tertiary institutions.
The state government said the projects are part of its efforts to use available resources for infrastructure renewal, improved healthcare and education, expanded electricity access and better living conditions for residents.
Meanwhile, the government urged residents, particularly those living in riverine and flood-prone communities, to remain vigilant as the rainy season draws to an end.
Residents were advised to take necessary precautions, including relocating to higher ground where necessary, to protect lives and property from possible flooding.
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