FCT 2017 STATUTORY APPROPRIATION ACT
Budget · Finance
Policy date: 2017-01-01
An Act appropriates funds for the administration, infrastructure, and service delivery in the Federal Capital Territory for 2017. It targets the FCT Administration, contractors, and residents of Abuja. This supports development and public services in the territory.
FCT 2017 STATUTORY APPROPRIATION ACT
What Is This Policy?
The annual budget law that appropriated funds for the administration, infrastructure, and service delivery of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for the fiscal year 2017.
Who Does It Target?
FCT Administration and its agencies Contractors and service providers working in Abuja Residents and communities of the FCT benefiting from government services
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Allocate resources for the development and administration of Abuja in 2017, covering recurrent expenditure (staff costs, overheads) and capital expenditure (roads, schools, hospitals).
Key Features
Recurrent Expenditure: Covers personnel costs, pensions, and overhead expenses for FCT agencies and departments. Capital Expenditure: Funds infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, public buildings, and utilities in the FCT. Social Services: Allocates funds for healthcare, education, and social welfare programmes for FCT residents. Statutory Transfers: Includes statutory transfers to the FCT from the Federation Account in accordance with the constitution.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Executed and closed - 2017 fiscal year Coverage: Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Beneficiaries: All FCT residents and government personnel Funding: Federation Account statutory allocation; internally generated revenue
How to Access
Contractors must follow FCTA procurement procedures Budget utilisation reports submitted by all ministries and departments Application method: Historical document; procurement opportunities for that period are closed.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.fcta.gov.ng Contact: FCT Administration, Department of Finance
Legal Framework
The FCT 2017 Statutory Appropriation Act derives constitutional authority from Section 299 of the 1999 Constitution and the National Assembly's power to appropriate FCT funds. It operates under the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007, the Finance (Control and Management) Act, and the FCT Administration Act. Public procurement of FCT projects is governed by the Public Procurement Act 2007.