The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee approved the disbursement of N7.895bn as funding for the operations of the Secretariat of the National Economic Council in 2025, despite widespread complaints by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies over inadequate funding and low capital releases. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare disclosed that capital releases in 2025 were extremely low. Similarly, the Federal Ministry of Transportation reported that only about one per cent of its N256.73bn 2025 allocation was released, amounting to roughly N2.57bn. In the social sector, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs lamented low allocations and poor disbursement patterns. Similarly, other agencies such as the Nigeria Correctional Service and the Public Complaints Commission also appealed for increased funding to improve operations.

Source: Punch March 06, 2026 23:13 UTC