The Federal Government of Nigeria has proposed an allocation of N115 billion in the 2026 budget for the reintegration component of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.
This represents a substantial increase from previous funding levels, aimed at supporting the transformation and societal reintegration of former agitators from the Niger Delta region.
The programme continues to focus on fostering peace, stability, and sustainable development in the oil-rich area through targeted rehabilitation and empowerment initiatives.
The proposed funding, managed under the service-wide vote within the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, underscores the administration’s commitment to maintaining security and promoting economic opportunities for beneficiaries who have undergone transformation.
By enhancing resources for this ongoing project, the government seeks to address the long-term needs of participants while contributing to broader regional stability.
This budgetary enhancement has generated public discourse and controversy, with stakeholders expressing varied views on the scale of investment relative to other national priorities.
The allocation forms part of the overall 2026 Appropriation Bill presented by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly.
