The Federal Government has approved the discontinuation of budgetary allocations to professional bodies and councils effective with effect from December 31. 2026.
The new directive was disclosed in a letter by the Director General, Budget Office of the Federation Mr. Ben Akabueze and addressed to the Registrar, Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology.
The letter stated that the institutions were now regarded as self-funded organizations and would henceforth be fully responsible for their personnel, overhead and capital expenditures.
