The House of Representatives has approved a three-month extension for the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act, moving the deadline from June 30 to September 30, 2026.
The decision came during an emergency session presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, where lawmakers fast-tracked the passage of a bill amending the Appropriation Act.
The extension is aimed at giving the Federal Government more time to complete ongoing projects funded under the 2025 budget.House Leader Prof.
Julius Ihonvbere explained that the move was necessary to prevent disruptions in national development, noting that several capital projects remain unfinished.
“We are not altering the budget; we are simply extending its lifespan to ensure growth and continuity,” he said.
Speaker Abbas echoed this, stressing that records from the Appropriations Committee showed the capital budget was still being implemented.
“It is in the best interest of the country to extend the deadline to September 30 so the government
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