President Bola Tinubu has submitted a ₦1.783 trillion statutory appropriation bill for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the Senate for approval. The budget proposal, covering the 2025 financial year, aims to enhance infrastructure, social services, and governance in Abuja.
Tinubu urged the Senate to expedite the bill’s passage. “Swift approval is necessary to ensure an effective and service-oriented administration for FCT residents,” he stated in his communication to lawmakers.
In response, the Senate invoked Order 78, allowing the bill to undergo its second reading on the same day it was introduced. However, this accelerated process led to debate.
Senator Abdul Ningi, an opposition lawmaker, questioned the procedure. He argued that lawmakers had not received copies of the bill before the debate. “This raises concerns about procedural irregularities under Order 77 (3 and 4),” he said.
Despite objections, the Senate proceeded with discussions on the bill’s general principles.
Budget Breakdown and Key Allocations
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele explained that the bill authorizes the issuance of ₦1.783 trillion from the FCT Administration’s Statutory Revenue Fund. The funds will cover personnel, overhead, and capital expenditures from January 1 to December 31, 2025.
The budget is divided into three main categories:
- ₦150.35 billion for personnel costs.
- ₦343.78 billion for overhead expenses.
- ₦1.29 trillion for capital projects.
Bamidele stated that the budget prioritizes completing ongoing projects with significant infrastructure and essential service impacts in Abuja. “The goal is to ensure an effective and service-driven administration,” he said.
The budget also includes funding for new initiatives aimed at improving the FCT’s development.
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