Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu don present ₦1.78 trillion budget proposal for Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to National Assembly on May 6, 2025. He urge lawmakers make dem fast-track passage for budget to fit support development projects wey dey happen for the nation’s capital.
In letter wey Speaker of House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read on the floor, Tinubu explain say dis budget presentation follow Section 299 of Nigerian Constitution wey allow president to lay FCT budget before legislature. Him talk say this budget go boost important sectors like health, social welfare, agriculture, and create more jobs.
“The passage of the budget would facilitate investment in health and social welfare, increase agricultural production, and improve the creation of jobs,” Na so the letter talk. As Tinubu break down the estimates, e mention say 85% of the total allocation go focus on completing ongoing infrastructure projects while 15% go fund new initiatives.
“I urge the National Assembly to give this budget the urgent attention it deserves, in the interest of accelerating development within the FCT,” Tinubu add, as he dey appeal to the parliament.
The president’s proposal come at critical time when many Nigerians dey look for government to take action wey go improve well-being dem. As dem dey plan the budget for FCT, various stakeholder groups don dey express concern about the state of infrastructure and public services wey dey lag behind the needs of the citizens.
Senator Aisha Binani, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory, tok say she go work with her colleagues to ensure say the budget fit get speedy consideration. “We understand the importance of this budget and we go make sure say e no go waste time for approval,” she say.
As National Assembly dey kick off discussions on the budget proposal, dem emphasize the need to prioritize transparency and accountability in how the funds go be used. Experts argue say proper management of the budget fit change life for people wey dey live inside Abuja.
<p“Investment in infrastructure be vital if we wan achieve economic growth. If government fit channel dis funds well, e go create better environment for everyone,” Dr. Esther Okoye, economist, talk during interview.
Lawmakers dey ready to hold public consultations to gather feedback from citizens on how dem wan see the budget used. The process go help dem align the budget priorities with the real needs of the people wey dey live for FCT.
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