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Press Release From the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives
July 22, 2026
Clarification on Report of N1bn in 2026 Budget for Musical Instruments in Bende Churches
...Over 130 churches to receive N5m to 6m each as support
The attention of the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and member representating Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR has been drawn to media reports suggesting that N1 billion was inserted in the 2026 budget solely for the procurement of musical instruments for churches in Bende.
We wish to clarify that this is a misrepresentation of the intent and scope of the provision.
The proposed allocation is actually N780 million after VAT and other tax deductions.
It is earmarked as a Youth Re-orientation and Social Support Programmes delivered evangelistically through faith-based organizations in Bende federal constituency of Abia State. Bende has 13 federal political/electoral wards and over 200 churches. The first phase of this support targets 130 of these churches averaging about 10 churches per ward, which amounts to approximately 5 to 6 million Naira per church. It is designed to equip churches to expand existing youth engagement platforms focused on character reform, and to deliver more impactful community outreaches.
The funds are intended to support the purchase of evangelical instruments and public address systems to promote campaigns against vices like the spread of narcotics, sexual offences, violent crimes while instilling discipline, values, peace, and character development among young people in the communities.
Nation-building must go beyond roads and physical infrastructure. Government must also invest in building the character and value system of the people who use the infrastructure using various value delivery platforms. Government is also employing non-kinetic approaches to promote peace, unity and progress of Nigeria.
It should also be noted that traditional institutions are actively playing their part in value formation. This is precisely why government, through its representatives, has consistently supported them with town halls and other community engagement centers to serve as hubs for the preservation and sustenance of the cultural values.
This emphasizes that faith-based organizations have a critical role to play in sustaining good norms and values in the society.
This development is not entirely new or strange. Faith based organizations in other parts of the country invest in youth development but it is a strategy that has not gained currency in the South East region. The provision therefore, seeks to adopt, strengthen and support the effort in Bende federal constituency, using the church platforms.
For the avoidance of doubt, the 2026 budget where this is domiciled is yet to be implemented. The selected churches will receive notification once the procurement processes have been concluded.
At the moment, the country is still operating on the 2024 and 2025 budgets. The 2026 budget is yet to be funded. It is yet to receive releases, which must take place before the commencement of procurement.
Similarly, we have also identified a technical error in the procurement description. A letter of corrigendum to this effect has been initiated for the needed correction by the budget office through the appropriation committee before implementation.
This intervention is not about instruments alone. It is about leveraging trusted community values sustaining structures to reorient our youths, promote unity, and sustain moral instruction across the constituency
We urge the media and the public to disregard sensational reports and to support efforts aimed at building both infrastructure and character in our society.
Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Idris allegedly stole N109.5bn
Malami allegedly stole N213bn
Emefiele allegedly stole N154.39bn
Sirika allegedly stole N19.4bn
Yahaya Bello allegedly stole N110.4bn
Mamman allegedly stole N33.8bn
Total: N640 billion = $464 million
Hereโs what N640 billion built in other countries:
๐บ๐ธ USA โ New York City fully renovated its entire Alexander Hamilton Bridge for $400 million.
๐จ๐ณ China โ Hunan Province built the full Chishi cable-stayed bridge, a major engineering landmark, for $300 million.
๐ฐ๐ญ Cambodia โ Built a brand-new 1.76km bridge across the Mekong River plus an entire national highway upgrade for $112 million.
๐ฌ๐ง UK โ Manchester Airportโs major terminal expansion, โThe Avenue,โ including new retail, dining and a business lounge, cost ยฃ440 million (~$544 million).
๐ฎ๐ท Iran โ Imam Khomeini International Airportโs new T4 terminal, a 400,000 square metre facility built to handle 31 million passengers a year, cost $500 million.
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Thank You My Country People ๐๐ฝ
Our beloved Lawyers @SamAmadi and @InibeheEffiong only God can reward you, We are Grateful ๐๐ฝ
Please Nigerians make sure you get your PVC ๐๐ฝ
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Today, the EFCC invited Peter Akah (Randy Peter) and Mama Pee to its Abuja office for questioning. As responsible Nigerians, they honored the invitation.
As of now, they have not been released, and they have been unreachable.
EFCC, please do the needful.
If you see this, kindly repost aggressively. โ
The ministry of environment claim the EIA was out in November 2024
The EIA report release is dated April 2025 by the ministry of Works
You can see that why Nigeria is a bedlam
When laila Johnson salami asked for the EIA in May 2024 the project had started so itโs obvious they had no EIA then
Thatโs a violation of the EIA act
Let me now excite you
The document released by Bureau of public enterprise in September 2024 shows that no EIA was presented at the start of the project
The project started around March 2024
Laila asked for EIA in May 2024
BPP said no EIA as at September 2024
This is a violation of the EIA act that says before a project of this magnitude you must do EIA
Read and make up your mind what you think of Nigeria
The Crisis Started When I Refused His N12.5bn Demand" - DG Adeniyi
โ DG Adeniyi says the Chief of Staff asked him for N12.5 billion and the problem began when he refused to pay.
God see my heart that all my fight for the lack of due process has been vindicated with the EIA resort that was only completed 1 month before the coastal road was commissioned
The EIA further said the coastal road will cause flooding!
Peter Obi has made 5 tweets since leaving the Atiku Abubakar presidential ticket assured contraption, otherwise known as ADC.
He has not attached anyone. He never does. He doesn't even reference them. He just speaks about Nigerian issues
Meanwhile, Bolaji, the clueless, has been on Arise News to talk about Peter Obi
Babachir Lawal, the journalist insulting ex SGF, was on Arise yesterday to talk about Peter Obi
Ledan salihu, The Deputy National chairman of the ADC North East was in channels to talk about Peter Obi
Dele Momodu is back to drawing cartoons. This time, not on magazines but on Twitter to talk about Peter Obi
The self acclaimed youth leader of the ADC, Dino Melaye, the flamboyant, aka The fainting senator has been doing same on twitter
These are heavy weights in the Atiku wing talking about Peter.
Then you see the useful idiots like hamma, somto, demola, Abdul aziz, Emma etc constituting nuisance on the TL
Peter will always take the moral high ground and that's why we love him
Nigeria will be OK
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Man of favor and tranquility.
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