FG Budgets N115 Billion For Reintegration Of ‘Transformed’ Ex-Militants

The Federal Government has set aside N115 billion in the proposed 2026 budget to support the reintegration of ‘transformed” ex-militants through the Presidential Amnesty Programme.

The presidential amnesty programme (PAP) was created to help former agitators return to civilian life while promoting long-term peace and development in the Niger Delta.

In the budget proposal, the allocation is listed as an ongoing project under the service-wide vote, which is managed by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

This funding is part of the N9.1 trillion earmarked for the ministry in the 2026 appropriation bill.

An analysis of the budget shows that the ministry has the second-largest allocation, covering its main operations as well as agencies such as the Nigerian Institute for Economic and Social Research, the Centre for Management Development, and the National Bureau of Statistics.

The budget also includes provisions for the Budget Office of the Federation and other items grouped under the service-wide vote, including the Presidential Amnesty Programme.

President Bola Tinubu presented the N58.18 trillion 2026 budget to the National Assembly on December 19, 2025.

Of this amount, N5.41 trillion — approximately 9.3 per cent of the total spending — was allocated to defence and security.

While presenting the budget, titled “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” Tinubu said economic growth depends heavily on a secure environment.

He added that the budget reflects the government’s commitment to maintaining economic stability, improving competitiveness, and ensuring that growth benefits Nigerians across the country.

The Senate passed the 2026 appropriation bill for second reading on December 23, 2025.

KanyiDaily recalls that the Niger Delta militants had vowed to return to the creeks in a renewed campaign against oil and gas facilities if the federal government stops their amnesty.