By Ifeoluwa Odunayo\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
President Bola Tinubu has laid before the National Assembly a whopping \u20a61.78 trillion budget for the Federal Capital Territory, urging lawmakers to fast-track its approval to sustain critical development across Abuja.<\/p>\n
The proposal, delivered via a letter read on the House floor by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas on Tuesday, outlines Tinubu\u2019s vision for accelerated growth in the capital city.<\/p>\n
According to the president, the budget prioritizes health, social services, agriculture, infrastructure, and job creation.<\/p>\n
A massive 85 percent of the budget is devoted to completing ongoing infrastructure projects, while the remaining 15 percent targets fresh interventions aimed at improving living standards in the territory.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis proposal is in line with Section 299 of the Constitution. I urge the Honourable House to consider and pass it without delay, for the benefit of the people of the FCT,\u201d Tinubu appealed.<\/p>\n
Analysts say the budget signals Tinubu\u2019s intent to make Abuja a model for urban development, with strategic investments expected to stimulate economic activity and improve service delivery.<\/p>\n
The ball is now in the lawmakers\u2019 court, as FCT residents and stakeholders await swift legislative action on the ambitious fiscal plan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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