President Bola Tinubu has signed the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025, which extends the implementation period of the 2025 budget from September 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026. This move aims to give Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) additional time to complete ongoing capital projects. The bill was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on September 29, 2026, and subsequently transmitted to the President for assent.
The extension of the budget implementation period is expected to ensure that funds already appropriated are fully utilised without disrupting critical government programmes. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the move demonstrates the continued cooperation between the Executive and Legislative arms of government in the interest of the country. The President commended the leadership and members of the National Assembly for their prompt consideration of the amendment.
The 2025 budget was initially scheduled to expire on September 30, 2026. However, with the signing of the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025, the Federal Government can now continue implementing the budget until December 31, 2026. This development is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economic landscape, as it will allow for the completion of ongoing projects and the utilisation of already appropriated funds.
The President's decision to sign the bill into law reflects his commitment to ensuring that critical government programmes are not disrupted. The extension of the budget implementation period will also provide MDAs with the opportunity to complete ongoing capital projects, which is expected to have a positive impact on the country's development.
The National Assembly's prompt consideration of the amendment demonstrates its commitment to working with the Executive arm of government to promote the country's interests. The cooperation between the two arms of government is essential for the effective implementation of government programmes and policies.
The signing of the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025, into law is a significant development in Nigeria's budget implementation process. The extension of the budget implementation period will ensure that the country's development agenda is not disrupted and that critical government programmes are completed as planned.
Key points
- President Tinubu signs 2025 budget amendment bill, extending implementation period until December 31, 2026.
- The extension aims to give MDAs additional time to complete ongoing capital projects and utilise already appropriated funds.
- The development demonstrates continued cooperation between the Executive and Legislative arms of government in Nigeria.
