President Bola Tinubu has submitted the 2025 budget proposal for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the Senate, seeking approval for a total expenditure of ₦1.7 trillion.
Truthlive news gathered that the request was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read aloud during plenary on Wednesday.
In the letter, President Tinubu stated that the proposal aligns with Section 299 of the Nigerian Constitution, which grants the National Assembly legislative authority over the FCT.
According to the president, the 2025 FCT budget prioritises investments in healthcare services, job creation, youth empowerment, social welfare, and education infrastructure. Agriculture productivity and poverty reduction are also key goals of the proposal.
He revealed that 85% of the capital expenditure would be directed toward completing ongoing infrastructure and development projects in the capital, while the remaining 15% would be used to initiate new ones.
“This is to sustain the ongoing efforts at providing basic infrastructure and social amenities in the FCT,” President Tinubu wrote.
President Tinubu expressed confidence that the Senate would give the proposal timely consideration and approval to ensure continued development in Abuja and surrounding areas.