…kicks against late release of fund to security agencies, MDAs
The joint Senate and House of Representatives’ Committee on Army on Monday unanimously approved the sum of N1.504 trillion 2026 budget proposal for the Nigerian Army.
Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, announced this in Abuja, after a joint budget defence session with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu.
He said: “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 so critical in our life as a nation, and we would support you with everything that you need,” he assured
In his remarks, Chairman, House Committee on Army, Hon. Aminu Balele commended the COAS and his officers and men for their patriotism and commitment in the fight against insurgency and protection of the nation’s territorial integrity.
He promised that the Committee will continue to push for the timely release of funds to enable the Army exercise its constitutional responsibilities.
Balele assured that the committee will continue 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,” Balele assured.