The Senate Committee on Defence, warns that delay in the implementation of Nigeria’s defence budget, could undermine the country’s security efforts, calling for full and timely execution.
The Chairman of the committee, Senator Ahmed Lawan, speaking during a budget defence session where the Minister of Defence presented the ministry’s 2025 performance and 2026 budget proposal, emphasized that defence spending cannot be postponed, noting that any delay in funding could give an advantage to criminal elements and insurgents.
However, The chairman assured that the Senate is committed to ensuring the armed forces receive the necessary resources to carry out their duties effectively
Meanwhile, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, while acknowledging the security challenges that persist across the country, reiterated the ministry’s commitment to improving its performance despite existing difficulties.
He stated this while presenting the 2026 budget proposal to lawmakers during his first budget defence session.
The minister also credited the committee’s support for the progress made so far, noting that the achievements recorded by the ministry would not have been possible without the cooperation and backing of the National Assembly.
