Reps Issue 7-Day Ultimatum to Ministers Over Unpaid Local Contractors
In a
decisive move reflecting growing frustration over delayed payments, the House
of Representatives of Nigeria has issued a seven-day ultimatum to key
government officials, demanding the immediate settlement of outstanding debts
owed to indigenous contractors.
The ultimatum was directed at the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu; and the Accountant General of the Federation, Shamsudeen Ogunjimi. This directive also includes a call for the full implementation of the 2025 national budget.