Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for FCT Budget and Oyedele

On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu transmitted the 2026 statutory budget proposal for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the Senate, seeking its approval. In his communication, he requested the Senate to screen and confirm Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr.

Dori Uzoka. Tinubu emphasized the need for the Senate's prompt confirmation of Oyedele, who has a background in fiscal policy and tax reform.

The budget proposal prioritizes investments in healthcare services, job creation, youth empowerment, social welfare services, education, and infrastructure, aiming to stimulate socio-economic development within the FCT and improve residents' welfare. The budget submission marks the beginning of the legislative process for the FCT's appropriations, which will undergo scrutiny by relevant committees in the National Assembly.

Tinubu's letter also highlighted the constitutional basis for presenting the budget proposal, referencing Section 299 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.