Delayed contractor payments cast doubt on next House session
Uncertainty surrounds the House of Representatives’ upcoming plenary after the Federal Government failed to pay local contractors for projects completed under the 2024 and 2025 budgets. Lawmakers had previously met with key officials, including Wale Edun and Atiku Bagudu, to address these payment delays. Despite intervention efforts, the impasse remains unresolved as of December 13, 2025. The House has threatened to halt consideration of the 2026 Appropriation Bill if debts are not cleared.
What we know
- The House’s session scheduled for December 16, 2025 is at risk due to unpaid contractor bills.
- Lawmakers held a closed-door meeting last week with top officials, including Wale Edun and Zacch Adedeji, to discuss the issue.
- Contractors have protested at the National Assembly for over two months demanding payment for completed projects.
- The House resolved not to consider the 2026 budget from Bola Tinubu until all outstanding debts are settled.
- Despite a 48-hour payment pledge by Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, no payments were made by the deadline, leaving the situation unresolved.
