The Nigerian Senate has passed the ₦1.814 trillion 2025 Statutory Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with a strong focus on capital projects aimed at transforming Abuja’s infrastructure.
The bill, which passed its third reading during Wednesday’s plenary, was adopted following the presentation of a harmonized report by the Senate and House Committees on the FCT. The report was jointly submitted by Senator Ibrahim Bomai, Chair of the Senate Committee on FCT, and Hon. Muktar Betara Aliyu, his counterpart in the House of Representatives.
Originally introduced on May 14, the budget received prompt consideration and was passed after a clause-by-clause review by lawmakers.
Capital Projects Dominate Spending Of the total ₦1.814 trillion budget, ₦1.31 trillion, representing 72.31%—is allocated for capital expenditure, underlining the administration’s emphasis on infrastructure development across the territory.
Breakdown of the 2025 FCT Budget:
Capital Expenditure: ₦1.31 trillion (72.31%)
Recurrent Expenditure: ₦502.38 billion (27.69%)
Personnel Costs: ₦150.35 billion
Overhead: ₦352.03 billion
Senators widely praised the budget’s emphasis on development. Senator Tahir Monguno (Borno North) lauded the capital-intensive structure, calling it a model worth emulating by other levels of government.
“This is a commendable template. Prioritizing infrastructure is key to driving development,” Monguno said.
Senator Jimkuta described the bill as both inclusive and impactful, noting its potential to meet the growing infrastructural needs of the FCT.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio stressed the importance of strategic planning in public spending.
“You can’t put something on nothing and expect it to stand,” Akpabio said, highlighting the need for substance in budgeting.
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Senator Bomai assured that the implementation of capital projects would be closely monitored to ensure timely and efficient execution.
With the Senate’s approval, the bill will now be transmitted to the presidency for assent. Once signed into law, the 2025 FCT budget is expected to play a critical role in addressing Abuja’s urban expansion, infrastructure deficit, and rising public service demands.
