NASS Panel Okays N1.50trn 2026 Budget For Army

The joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee has approved the Nigerian Army proposal to spend N1.50 trillion in the 2026 financial budget.

The National Assembly joint committee also assured the Nigerian Army that it will ensure funds appropriated to the service are released for the execution of the budget.

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, disclosed this after a closed-door budget defence meeting with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, in Abuja on Monday.

“We had a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Army on the 2026 budget, and after listening to the presentation of the Chief of Army Staff, all members expressed satisfaction with it.

“However, all members of the Joint Committee also agreed that the major issue is the delay in the release of funds, a matter which is affecting all other MDAs”.

“But I want to assure the Chief of Army Staff that we are committed to collaborating with him to succeed. The Army is as critical in our life as a nation, and we would support you with everything that you need,” Yar’Adua said.

Also speaking, the chairman of the House Committee on Army, Hon. Aminu Balele, hailed the COAS, his officers and men for their patriotism and commitment in the fight against insurgency and in protecting the nation’s territorial integrity.

Balele assured that his committee will continue to push for the timely release of funds to enable the Nigerian Army to exercise its constitutional responsibilities.

The lawmaker representing Dutsin-Ma/Kurfi federal constituency of Katsina state, however, said the committee would carry out its oversight function with utmost responsibility.

“As we close the 2026 budget defence, I want to thank my Senate counterpart, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua and his colleagues for joining hands with us for this national assignment. I commend the Chief of Army Staff and his team for their patriotism and commitment.

“In my capacity as the chairman of the House Committee on Army, I wish to salute Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for his unwavering support. We know the issues involved with budgets, and we are ready to push and will continue to push for the timely release of funds, so that you can deliver on your mandates”.