Senate passes ₦2.2tn FCT 2026 budget
The Senate has passed the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) budget of ₦2.2 trillion, with 76 per cent of the allocation — amounting to ₦1.7 trillion — earmarked for capital projects.
The appropriation bill scaled third reading during plenary on Thursday after the Senate considered and adopted the report of the Committee on the FCT on the 2026 FCT Appropriation Bill.
Despite broad support for the budget, some lawmakers raised concerns over the revenue framework backing the proposal.
Senator Sani Musa and the Senate Chief Whip called for a detailed breakdown of the FCT’s revenue profile and clearer explanations on the sources of funding for the proposed expenditure.
According to them, such details are necessary to strengthen transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.
In his remarks, the Senate President aligned with the concerns raised by the lawmakers, stressing the need for accountability in the implementation of the budget.
