Governor Douye Diri has formally presented a 2027 appropriation bill totaling N1.242 trillion to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. According to the governor, this proposal represents a 22 percent increase compared to the previous year’s budget of N1.016 trillion, Peak Newspaper reports.
The proposed financial plan allocates N840.791 billion for capital projects, while N401.897 billion is designated for recurrent expenditure. Governor Diri stated that the budget focuses on infrastructure development, including roads, bridges, health services, and education.
Key projects highlighted for continued funding include the Ekeremor-Agge Road, the Nembe-Brass Road, and the state secretariat complex.
The governor noted that these investments aim to connect local government headquarters to the state capital and enhance economic activities across the region.
