By Abuja, Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the 2026 statutory budget proposal of the Federal Capital Territory Administration to the House of Representatives Nigeria for consideration and approval.
The proposal was read during plenary by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, following the lawmakers’ resumption after more than three weeks of legislative recess.
According to the President, the submission complies with relevant constitutional provisions and is intended to align with the Federal Government’s fiscal and development policies, as well as the key assumptions of the 2026 national appropriation framework.
President Tinubu also urged the House to give the proposal speedy consideration to facilitate development programmes in the nation’s capital.
Meanwhile, Speaker also informed the House of the passing of his Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative), Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, describing him as a devoted member of the parliamentary family whose death has left the House in mourning.
The House later adjourned plenary in honour of Sen Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District and passed away at a hospital in London on February 19, 2026. Lawmakers observed a moment of silence before adjourning sitting until the following day.
