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  • The House Committee on Environment condemned the poor release of funds in the 2024 budget
  • Environment Minister Balarabe Lawal revealed only 8% of the N39.06 billion allocated for capital projects was released, while personnel budgets were fully utilized
  • The Committee urged increased budget transparency and reinstating EHCON funding, emphasizing the need for impactful projects in the 2025 budget

The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has criticized the poor release of funds allocated to the Ministry of Environment in the 2024 budget.

During a budget defence session held on Thursday, January 9, Committee Chairman Julius Pondi condemned the inadequate funding, which he said had stalled efforts to tackle pressing environmental challenges.