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Tinubu asks Reps to pass NDDC 2026 statutory budget

President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to consider and pass the NDDC’s 2026 statutory budget, prioritising youth empowerment and powe Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-asks-reps-to-pass-nddc-2026-statutory-budget/

Tinubu asks Reps to pass NDDC 2026 statutory budget

President Bola Tinubu has urged lawmakers in the House of Representatives to review and approve the Niger Delta Development Commission's (NDDC) 2026 statutory budget, according to a letter dated August 20, 2026, addressed to the chamber's Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. The document transmits the proposed budget, prepared by the Minister of Niger Delta Development, to the House for legislative consideration, in accordance with Section 121 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's Constitution.

The NDDC's budget proposal prioritizes youth empowerment, electricity, education, healthcare, security, and agriculture to tackle longstanding development challenges and boost economic opportunities for the region's residents.

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