The Sokoto State Government has officially adopted a programme‑based budgeting (PBB) system, aimed at making public spending more efficient, effective, and accountable.
Speaking at a one‑day stakeholders’ budget review meeting organized by the state Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in collaboration with UNICEF, the state Commissioner of the ministry, Dr. Abubakar Zayyana, said the shift replaces the traditional ‘project‑by‑project’ approach with a results‑oriented framework that meets international best practices.
“The 2026 annual budget preparation aligns with the requirements of the State Fiscal Transparency and Accountability (SFTA) Act,” he said, adding that the new model prioritises spending that benefits the state’s most vulnerable populations, especially women and children.