Diri presents N1.24 trillion 2027 price range to Bayelsa Assembly

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has offered a proposed price range of N1.24 trillion for the 2027 fiscal 12 months to the state House of Assembly for consideration and passage.

The price range, tagged ‘Budget of Assured Prosperity for Sustainable Growth and Development’, is predicated on projected income of N1,242,688,970,520.22.

Presenting the estimates on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Diri stated the price range was designed following consultations with conventional rulers, technical specialists, organised non-public sector representatives and residents throughout the state.

He described the proposal as historic, being the primary price range offered as Bayelsa enters its fourth decade, including that the federal government would maintain investments in infrastructure and different crucial sectors throughout the eight native authorities areas.

The governor stated N840.791 billion, representing roughly 68 per cent of the proposed expenditure, was earmarked for capital tasks, whereas N401.897 billion, representing 32 per cent, was allotted to recurrent expenditure.

The proposed price range represents a rise of about 22 per cent over the N1.016 trillion authorised for the 2026 fiscal 12 months.

Works, training, sports activities get main allocations

A breakdown of the sectoral allocations confirmed that the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure acquired the best allocation of N422.84 billion, adopted by Education with N126.97 billion and Sports with N68.50 billion.

Health was allotted N53.32 billion, whereas Security acquired N24 billion. Public Utilities acquired N22.94 billion, and Agriculture was allotted N17.74 billion.

Diri stated the allocations mirrored his administration’s priorities, significantly street development, improved healthcare and training, electrical energy provide and the creation of an enabling setting for companies.

Roads, stadium, secretariat tasks to proceed

The governor listed a number of ongoing tasks that will obtain precedence consideration in 2027, together with the Ekeremor-Agge Road Phase I, Nembe-Brass Road Phase I, Akaba-Ayakoro Road with a spur to Otuegwe 1, Glory Drive Phase 3 and Agbere-Elemebiri Road.

Others are the 30,000-capacity stadium at Igbogene and the nine-storey state secretariat advanced.

He expressed optimism that the continued development of the three senatorial roads would ultimately join all native authorities headquarters to the state capital and enhance entry to coastal communities.

According to him, the tasks would create alternatives for fisheries, marine companies, the blue financial system and tourism.

Diri stated the federal government would additionally proceed to strengthen mannequin faculties, assist accreditation of educational programmes in tertiary establishments, enhance science and technical training and introduce digital studying instruments.

He added that the administration deliberate to extend the capability of its unbiased energy plant from 60 megawatts to 100 megawatts whereas prioritising entry to potable water.

On sports activities growth, the governor stated the N68.50 billion allocation would facilitate the completion of the stadium mission as Bayelsa prepares to host the National Sports Festival.

Diri charged the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to make sure transparency, accountability and efficient coordination within the implementation of the proposed price range.

Assembly assures Diri of assist

In his remarks, the Deputy Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Michael Ogbere, counseled the governor for what he described because the profitable implementation of the 2026 price range.

Ogbere additionally described Diri as a peacemaker and bridge builder, noting that roads and bridges had been constructed throughout 80 per cent of communities within the state.

He expressed confidence within the proposed tasks and warranted the governor of the assist of the seventh Assembly and speedy passage of the price range.

The Majority Leader, Rt. Hon. Monday Bubou, subsequently moved a movement for the lawmakers to cross a vote of confidence on the governor and his administration, which was unanimously endorsed by members of the Assembly.