The Digest:
The Federal Government has earmarked ₦115 billion in the 2026 budget for the reintegration of former militants under the Presidential Amnesty Programme. The allocation aims to support “transformed” ex-agitators and promote sustainable development in the Niger Delta,
Key Points:
- The ₦115bn is captured under the service-wide vote in the budget.
- It is part of the ₦9.1 trillion allocated to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
- The programme focuses on reintegrating ex-militants into society.
- President Tinubu presented the ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget on December 19, 2025.
- The budget theme is “Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity.”
- ₦5.41 trillion was earmarked for defence and security (9.3% of total).
- The Senate passed the appropriation bill for second reading on December 23.
Sources: The Cable, 2026 Appropriation Bill, Presidential Budget Presentation
