2027 Budget: Gov. Diri Allocates ₦422.8bn To Works, ₦126.9bn To Education

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, presented a proposed ₦1.24 trillion 2027 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly for consideration and passage.

Hotnews reports that the 2027 budget tagged, “Budget of Assured Prosperity for Sustainable Growth and Development,” the proposed budget is based on projected revenue of ₦1.242 trillion, representing an increase of approximately 22 per cent over the 2026 budget of ₦1.016 trillion.

Presenting the estimates, Governor Diri said the budget was developed through consultations with traditional rulers, technical experts, the organised private sector and other stakeholders across the state.

He disclosed that ₦840.79 billion, representing 68 per cent, was earmarked for capital expenditure, while ₦401.90 billion, representing 32 per cent, was allocated to recurrent expenditure.

The Governor identified Works and Infrastructure as the highest beneficiary with ₦422.84 billion, followed by Education with ₦126.97 billion, Sports ₦68.50 billion, Health ₦53.32 billion, Security ₦24 billion, Public Utilities ₦22.94 billion and Agriculture ₦17.74 billion.

Governor Diri said priority would be given to the completion of major infrastructure projects, including the Ekeremor–Agge Road Phase I, Nembe–Brass Road Phase I, Akaba–Ayakoro Road, Glory Drive Phase III, Agbere–Elemebiri Road, the 30,000-capacity stadium at Igbogene and the nine-storey State Secretariat complex.

He expressed optimism that the ongoing construction of major senatorial roads would connect all local government headquarters to Yenagoa, improve access to coastal communities and stimulate economic activities.

The Governor also highlighted plans to expand the state’s 60-megawatt independent power plant to 100 megawatts, improve water supply, strengthen education and healthcare delivery, and accelerate the development of sports infrastructure ahead of Bayelsa’s hosting of the National Sports Festival.

He charged the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to ensure transparency, accountability and effective implementation of the proposed budget.

In his remarks, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Michael Ogbere, commended the governor for the implementation of the 2026 budget and assured him of the 7th Assembly’s cooperation towards the speedy passage of the 2027 Appropriation Bill.

The Majority Leader, Rt. Hon. Monday Bubou, subsequently moved a motion for a vote of confidence in Governor Diri and his administration, which was unanimously endorsed by the lawmakers.

~ Hot News Reporters
Wednesday 4th, November, 2026