Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has presented a proposed budget of 828-point-64 billion naira for 2027 to the state House of Assembly for consideration and passage.

Tagged 'Building Your Future Four,' the budget allocates 637-point-91 billion naira, representing about 77 per cent, to capital expenditure, while 190-point-73 billion naira, or 23 per cent, is earmarked for recurrent spending.

The proposed budget is 69-point-23 billion naira lower than the approved 2026 budget.

Presenting the appropriation bill before lawmakers, Governor Radda said the government adopted a pragmatic, disciplined and realistic approach in preparing the fiscal plan.

He said ministries, departments and agencies were required to justify their spending proposals based on available resources and the administration's development priorities.

The governor said the 2027 budget was also shaped by demands from residents following a budget consultation exercise conducted across the state's 361 wards.