Claims of N100 Billion per Lawmaker | Garba Abdullahi BudgIT| Volume with FemiDlive

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Volume with FemiDlive

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An analysis-driven show focused on news and current affairs driven by events in Nigeria. It also hosts political personalities. The show relies on analogical tools and storytelling to conceptual meaning for a viewer. The show leans on pop culture language aimed at getting a debate engagement. It features video, audio and picture actualities in providing clarity to discussions. Hosted by Femi D Amele, a popular broadcaster, he is expected to provide commentary using vocal modulation energy in enhancing facts, depth of subject, and historic signatures relevant to the 20-25 mins conversation.

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Claims of N100 Billion per Lawmaker | Garba Abdullahi BudgIT| Volume with FemiDlive

Volume with FemiDlive

50 minutes 52 seconds

2 months ago

Claims of N100 Billion per Lawmaker | Garba Abdullahi BudgIT| Volume with FemiDlive

In this hard-hitting conversation, Garba Abdullahi of BudgIT breaks down the shocking findings from their latest public finance analysis—revealing how the National Assembly (NASS) inserted 11,122 projects worth N6.93 trillion into the 2025 federal budget.📌 Key Highlights:🚨 Fiscal abuse & political manipulation behind Nigeria’s budget process🔍 Abia State’s N750.3 billion budget vs N360.7 billion projected revenue📉 Heavy reliance on loans and external funding to cover deficits🗣️ Why transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption efforts must move from talk to actionBudgIT’s civic tech mission is simple: make Nigeria’s budgets work for the people, not the politicians.Key Findings in the 2025 Budget ReportPresident Tinubu initially presented a N49.74 trillion budget for 2025, but after legislative scrutiny, it surged to N54.99 trillion—an increase of N5.29 trillion between executive proposal and approved law. The Budgit FoundationCapital expenditure was massively inflated—from N14.85 trillion to N23.96 trillion, marking a N9.11 trillion expansion. By contrast, recurrent non-debt spending rose by N299.75 billion, while debt servicing dropped by N2 trillion. The Budgit FoundationThe National Assembly inserted 11,122 new projects into the budget, totaling N6.93 trillion. Among these:238 mega-projects (over N5 billion each) amounted to N2.29 trillion.984 projects were between N1 billion–N5 billion (N1.71 trillion).1,119 projects ranged from N500 million–N1 billion (N641.38 billion). The Budgit FoundationThese inserted projects are dispersed across federal constituencies and senatorial districts, with funding directed at diverse items such as:1,477 streetlights (N393.29 billion)538 boreholes (N114.53 billion)2,122 ICT projects (N505.79 billion)319 health projects (N420.09 billion) The Budgit FoundationIn terms of ministries:Guest: Garba Abdullahi is a Social Justice and Youth Activist with over 10 years of experience supporting local and international programmes that promote youth empowerment and education in Nigeria. Garba Abdullahi is a state officer fct at tracka.ng, BudgIT Nigeria. Garba possesses solid organisational and management skills, which he utilises to drive several projects to their success. He is also an anti-corruption activist who lends his voice to garner support for marginalised communities in Nigeria. Our SocialsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thevolumepodl...Twitter/X: https://x.com/PodVolume8285?t=SYLw2PY...WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb4B...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevolumepo...Facebook: / 1b3tbfhbr4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MG3phj...Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...#Nigeria #NigeriaPolitics #VolumePodcast #NigerianYouth #Pidgin #VolumewithFemiDlive #RoughPlay #NigerianNews #PoliticsInterview #Warri #TheVolumePod #FemiDlive #Tinubu #NigeriaEconomy #NigeriaNewsHost: Femi D Amele @femidlive Production Assistant: Michael O. Jeremiah @disismoj Sound Editor: Austin Kyunni @kyunniaustinVideo Editor: Ladi Damola @ladidamolaExecutive Producer: Femi D Amele & Owor Agbor EsameAbout Volume PodVolume Pod LLC is a (content platform) media-podcasting company specialising in analytical journalism and interactive storytelling through the production of podcasts, documentaries and shows. Volume Pod LLC is a brand influencer and culture navigation brand in the media, business and technology sector. Our platform, The Volume Pod is a multilingual broadcast platform.