The Federal Government has approved the discontinuation of budgetary allocations to professional bodies and councils effective from December 31st, 2026.

The new directive was disclosed today in a letter, addressed to the Registrar, Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology, an agency under the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation.

The letter was issued from the Budget office of the federation and signed by the Director General, AKABUEZE BEN.

It further stated that the institutions were now regarded as self-funded organizations and will henceforth be fully responsible for their personnel, overhead and capital expenditures.