Recall that the president presented a N27.5 trillion budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has told President Bola Tinubu not to allow his cabinet members to travel when it is time to appear before the National Assembly to defend the 2024 budget.
Recall that the president presented a N27.5 trillion budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly.
Tinubu had urged lawmakers to pass the budget in 30 days.
In response, the Senate President stated that the lawmakers would consider the 2024 budget for first and second readings on Thursday and Friday, before adjourning plenary until December 12 for budget defence with MDAs.
He assured President Tinubu that the budget proposals would be thoroughly considered.
As a result, he urged ministers and heads of government agencies to avoid travel during the budget review.
Akpabio was quoted by Daily Trust as saying, “We assure you that the proposals you have come to present will be diligently considered accordingly.
“We approach this moment with a sense of duty, unity, and purpose. To ensure maximum attention to the review of the Year 2023 Budget performance and the consideration of the Year 2024 Budget Proposal, we request that Mr President would mandate Honorable Ministers and Heads of Agencies to avoid any travelling engagements that would prevent them from honouring our invitation to promptly appear before our committees to defend their budget estimates.
“As we embark on the journey of reviewing the 2024 budget, let us remember that our actions today will shape the future of our nation. Together, let us work towards a budget that reflects the aspirations and dreams of every Nigerian citizen for a greater country.”
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