# Kogi state consults residents on priorities for its 2027 budget

> A Lokoja meeting gathered proposals for the 2027 budget and reviewed reported fiscal performance for the first half of 2026.

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Kogi State’s commissioner for finance and budget, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, called for public participation in preparing the 2027 budget in a state government release dated October 9. A stakeholders’ town hall in Lokoja brought together civil-society and community representatives to discuss development priorities, budget performance and public services.

Idris said total revenue including opening balance was about 308.22 billion naira in the first half of 2026, equal to 37.6% of the revised annual budget. He reported expenditure of about 259.97 billion naira and internally generated revenue of about 26.22 billion naira. These amounts and shares come from the commissioner’s account of the half-year report; the 2027 budget remained under preparation.

## Data

### Stakeholder meeting on the 2027 budget

Kogi officials held a meeting to gather public input for budget preparation.

Methodology: Meeting details follow the Kogi State Government release; fiscal figures are the half-year report as presented by the commissioner.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Release date | The state government published an update on preparation of the 2027 budget and stakeholder consultation. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Kogi State Government](<https://kogistate.gov.ng/kogi-government-seeks-citizens-input-to-drive-2027-budget-priorities/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-11; Published: 2026-10-09)

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