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| File Photo of Niger Delta militants |
Awarenessinfohub has gathered that federal government has earmarked N115 billion in the 2026 proposed budget for the reintegration of "transformed" ex-militants under the presidential amnesty programme (PAP).
This initiative aims to reintegrate former agitators into society and foster sustainable development in the Niger Delta region.
The allocation is part of the N9.1 trillion budget allocated to the ministry of budget and economic planning, which has the second-biggest proposed budget.
The ministry's allocations cover its headquarters, the Nigerian Institute for Economic and Social Research (NISER), the Centre for Management Development (CMD), and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
The 2026 federal budget, presented by President Bola Tinubu on December 19, 2025, totals N58.18 trillion, with N5.41 trillion (9.3%) allocated for defence and security.
The budget theme, "Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity," reflects the administration's focus on macroeconomic stability, competitiveness, and inclusive growth.
The PAP is a key initiative aimed at addressing the root causes of militancy in the Niger Delta region. The programme provides training and support for ex-militants to reintegrate into society. In 2025, the government promised to design cost-effective training for more ex-militants.
However, concerns have been raised over transparency and accountability in the management of funds allocated to the PAP. A report by the Auditor-General of the Federation highlighted irregularities in the programme's financial transactions, including unapproved payments and lack of supporting documents.
The senate passed the 2026 appropriation bill for second reading on December 23, 2025, and the bill is expected to undergo further scrutiny and debate.
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