President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve a ₦100.5 billion promissory note programme to reimburse the Yobe State Government for the Federal Government’s takeover of the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Damaturu.
The request was conveyed in a letter read by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, as lawmakers resumed legislative activities after their annual recess.
Federal Government Proposes ₦100.5bn Reimbursement
In the letter, Tinubu requested the House’s approval for the Debt Management Office to issue a promissory note worth ₦100,509,017,255 to cover the reimbursement.
The President explained that the Federal Executive Council had approved the airport’s takeover at an extraordinary meeting on May 23, 2023, alongside plans to compensate the state government through the promissory note arrangement.
According to the letter, the Bureau of Public Procurement reviewed the project and recommended the amount payable to Yobe State.
The proposed payment is intended to formalise the Federal Government’s financial obligation to the state following the takeover of the airport, which was built by the Yobe State Government.
Approval Still Rests With Lawmakers
Tinubu urged the House to consider and approve the proposed programme, but the reimbursement is still subject to legislative approval.
The request comes as the National Assembly resumes work on pending legislative matters and proposals submitted by the executive arm of government.
The airport reimbursement proposal will now be considered through the relevant legislative process before any final approval can be confirmed.
Tinubu Transmits Additional Bills to Reps
In separate communications, the President also forwarded three proposed laws for consideration: the National Research Development Fund Bill, the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols Bill 2026, and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Enforcement Bill 2026.
The Geneva Conventions proposal seeks to update Nigeria’s domestic legal framework for implementing international humanitarian law, including protections for civilians and others affected by armed conflict.
The Rome Statute bill seeks to establish a framework for enforcing relevant provisions of the international treaty in Nigeria, including those relating to genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The proposals are among the legislative matters awaiting consideration as lawmakers begin their latest session.
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