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FG earmarks ₦115 billion in the 2026 budget for reintegration of ex-militants
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Funds allocated to the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) under service-wide vote
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Provision captured in ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill presented by Tinubu
The Federal Government has set aside ₦115 billion in the 2026 proposed budget for the reintegration of “transformed” ex-militants under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).
The allocation is listed as an ongoing project under the service-wide vote, which is domiciled in the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
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The Presidential Amnesty Programme was established to reintegrate former militants into society and promote sustainable peace and development in the Niger Delta region.
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According to an analysis of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, the ₦115bn allocation forms part of the ₦9.1 trillion proposed budget for the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, making it one of the ministries with the largest budgetary provisions.
The ministry’s budget covers its headquarters and agencies, including the Nigerian Institute for Economic and Social Research (NISER), Centre for Management Development (CMD) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), alongside several items captured under the service-wide vote.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on December 19, 2025, presented the ₦58.18 trillion 2026 federal budget to the National Assembly, with ₦5.41 trillion allocated to defence and security, representing about 9.3 per cent of total expenditure.
While presenting the budget, themed “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” the president stressed that sustainable investment and economic growth cannot thrive without security.
Tinubu said the 2026 budget reflects the administration’s resolve to stabilise the economy, enhance competitiveness and ensure inclusive growth across the country.
The Senate passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading on December 23, 2025, paving the way for further legislative consideration.
