FG Orders MDAs to Observe Medium-Term Expenditure Framework for Fiscal Discipline

The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly adhere to the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) as part of measures to strengthen budget credibility, fiscal discipline, and sustainable economic planning.

The directive was given by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, during a courtesy visit by officials of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) in Abuja.

Akume stressed that strict compliance with the MTEF is essential for maintaining a coordinated fiscal environment that supports national economic growth and development.

He explained that the framework helps align public expenditure with national development priorities while ensuring predictability and long-term budget sustainability.

He further noted that adherence to the MTEF would strengthen transparency in government spending and improve confidence in the budgeting process across all levels of administration.

Chairman of the FRC, Victor Chinmerem Muruako, commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its reform-driven leadership, stating that ongoing fiscal reforms are providing stronger institutional backing for the commission’s mandate.

Muruako said the reforms would enhance fiscal responsibility, accountability, and efficiency in public financial management, adding that effective implementation of the MTEF would support sustainable development planning in the country.