Tinubu Calls for Passage of NDDC 2026 Budget Proposal
President Bola Tinubu has requested the House of Representatives to consider and pass the Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) 2026 statutory budget. In a letter dated August 20, 2026, addressed to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu outlined the budget's focus on youth empowerment, electricity, education, healthcare, security, and agriculture.
The proposal, prepared by the Minister of Niger Delta Development, aligns with Section 121 of the Constitution and reflects the Federal Government’s fiscal and development policies, including the Renewed Hope Agenda and the 2024–2026 Economic Recovery Growth Plan. Tinubu emphasized that the budget aims to address longstanding development challenges in the Niger Delta while enhancing economic opportunities for residents.
The NDDC is tasked with implementing projects to support development in oil-producing communities, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure and human capital development. The President urged the House to give prompt consideration to the proposal to lift citizens out of poverty.
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