Constituency Development Fund Bill

A Bill establishes a statutory framework for allocating and managing constituency development funds. It regulates the disbursement of funds to National Assembly members for local development projects. The policy aims to ensure transparency and accountability in project implementation.

Constituency Development Fund Bill Policy Overview

What Is This Policy?

A bill to formalise, regulate, and make transparent the allocation, management, and accountability framework for constituency development funds disbursed to National Assembly members for local development projects in their constituencies.

Who Does It Target?

Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate Constituencies and communities receiving development projects Federal Ministry of Finance and the Budget Office Civil society and citizens monitoring constituency project implementation

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Provide a statutory legal framework for constituency development funding, replacing ad hoc arrangements Ensure accountability and transparency in the deployment of constituency development funds Empower legislators to facilitate grassroots development within constitutional boundaries Establish an independent monitoring body to track project implementation and outcomes

Key Features

Current Status

Funding: Federal Government appropriation — dedicated CDF line item in annual Appropriation Act

How to Access

Constituents engage their legislators to propose and prioritise development projects. Requirements: Any constituent may write to their legislator proposing a development project Community groups can request CDF project funding through the legislator's office All project proposals subject to due diligence and procurement rules Application method: Through the office of the relevant Senator or House of Representatives member; www.nassbng.gov.ng for legislator contacts

Important Terms

Legislators do not personally handle CDF funds — disbursements made directly to contractors Misappropriation of CDF attracts prosecution under the EFCC Act and Recovery of Public Property Act At least 30% of CDF allocation must fund education and health projects

Impact & Metrics

Nigeria's 469 constituencies have vast unmet development needs; a properly governed CDF framework could deliver targeted grassroots development with measurable community impact.

Official Resources

Website: www.nassbng.gov.ng | www.budgetoffice.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly — [email protected] | Budget Office — [email protected] Federal Republic of Nigeria — Policy Summary Document | March 2026

Legal Framework

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (appropriation and fiscal provisions); Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007; Public Procurement Act 2007; Finance Act