The 2026 Budget is themed: “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity”. Mr. Chairman of this Joint Sitting, the 2026 Budget was prepared against an improving global outlook. The 2026 Budget strengthens investments in education, skills, healthcare, and social protection. The 2026 Budget prioritises input financing and mechanisation; irrigation and climate‑resilient agriculture; storage and processing; and agro‑value chains. Distinguished Members of the National Assembly, fellow Nigerians, the 2026 Budget is not a budget of promises; it is a Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity.

Source: The Guardian December 19, 2025 19:25 UTC