President Bola Tinubu has submitted a ₦1.78 trillion budget proposal for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the National Assembly, seeking accelerated approval to fund critical infrastructure projects in Nigeria’s capital city. The Senate quickly moved the budget to second reading on Tuesday using Order 78, a special parliamentary procedure that allows for same-day consideration of urgent financial bills, bypassing the usual 24-hour waiting period between readings.
This massive budget – the largest ever proposed for the FCT – comes as the administration pushes to complete major transportation projects and address security challenges in Abuja. The emergency approval process signals the government’s priority to fast-track development in the capital, though some lawmakers have raised concerns about the rushed timeline for reviewing such a substantial spending plan.
Key Budget Allocations
✔ Infrastructure: ₦1.2 trillion (67% of total)
✔ Security: ₦380 billion
✔ Social Services: ₦200 billion
Why This Matters
► Would be largest FCT budget in history
► Funds critical metro rail and road projects
► Addresses Abuja’s growing security needs
► Tests Senate’s oversight of emergency spending
What Happens Next?
- Senate committee review (72-hour deadline)
- Potential public hearings on allocations
- Final vote expected before May 24
