The Edo State House of Assembly has accredited a N939.85 billion supplementary funds for 2026, following the adoption of the report of its Standing Committee on Appropriation, Budget and Project Monitoring.
The lawmakers handed the invoice at plenary on Monday after contemplating its provisions clause by clause throughout a session of the Committee of Supply.
The committee, chaired by Hon. Fada Eigbiremonlen, who represents Esan Central Constituency, had introduced its report back to the House earlier than the consideration and passage of the proposed appropriation.
A breakdown of the accredited funds reveals that N588.32 billion is earmarked for capital expenditure, whereas N351.53 billion is allotted to recurrent expenditure.
The capital part stands at N588,324,843,804.66, whereas recurrent expenditure is put at N351,525,156,195.34.
Following the passage, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Prince) Yekini Idaiye, directed the Clerk of the House, Alhaji Yahaya Omogbai, to transmit clear copies of the invoice to Governor Monday Okpebholo for assent.
