The African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria) has successfully defended its 2026 budget proposal before the relevant Committees of the National Assembly. Leading the Agency’s delegation, the National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi, outlined the Agency’s strategic priorities, capital investment needs, and institutional planning framework, all within the context of Nigeria’s commitments to Agenda 2063 and the National Programme of Action (NPoA).
The meeting also gave an opportunity for the appraisal of the performance of the previous year’s budget cycle.
Members of the Joint Committee of the National Assembly commended AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria for its clarity, disciplined approach, and alignment with national and continental development priorities. The Lawmakers expressed strong understanding of the Agency’s mandate and affirmed their commitment to support the Agency in whatever way possible to strengthen its capacity and enhance effective programme delivery.
Signed
Akinwale Iyabo anipr
AUDA_NEPAD NIGERIA
13th February, 2026
