The Federal Capital Territory Administration’s 2024 budget was delivered by President Bola Tinubu to the House of Representatives on Tuesday for review and approval.
Mr. President’s letter seeking the passage of the budget, which was read on the floor of the House during
the plenary session on Tuesday, was how ever silent on the estimates.
The letter reads: “In line with the provisions of sections 121 and 299 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, the Honorable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has prepared the 2024
budget proposal of the FCT, which is here before you for consideration and approval by the National Assembly.
“The proposal has been prepared based on the FCTA revenue and expenditure focus and is in line with
the fiscal and development policy of the federal government and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“In addition, the budget proposal takes into consideration the 2024–2026 economic recovery and growth plan as well as key assumptions in the 2024 budget
“The FCTA is prioritizing improvement in health care services, job creation, youth empowerment, and
increased productivity in agriculture to lift many citizens as much as possible out of poverty.
“I hereby forward the 2024 statutory budget proposal of the FCTA, and I trust that it will receive the kind
consideration and expeditious approval of the House of Representatives. Please accept the assurances of my highest regards.
After reading the letter, the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, who presided over the plenary, directed that the
request be forwarded to the Committee on Appropriation for deliberation ahead of its budget passage.
