Adopting the descriptive approach, this study examined the performance of 2013 capital budget in
Nigeria in line with attainment of the transformation agenda in the country. The findings suggest that the
level of capital budget implementation is insufficient to foster the desired development. This poor
performance is attributable to inadequacy in the budget implementation plans, non-release or late
release of budgeted funds and lack of budget performance monitoring. The study recommends a
paradigm shift in budgeting by developing a realistic and credible budget guided by relevant fiscal rules
in tandem with the needs and financial capability of the country in order to take care of uncertainties in
revenue. This entails creating a realistic projection of reliable income, a healthy mix of diverse revenue
streams and consistency with the nation’s goals. In this regard, both the executive and the legislature
should collaborate in making sure that funds are released on time, and the financing of the budget could
be through long-term commercial bonds, export credit finance, private equity, infrastructure bonds and
foreign aids.
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