Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said President Bola Tinubu will transmit the 2023 supplementary budget and 2024 appropriation bill to the National Assembly soon.
Abbas made the disclosure, yesterday, while delivering his welcome address, following resumption from a two-month recess embarked upon by lawmakers.
The speaker, however, did not provide details of the supplementary budget.
Abbas said: “In the coming days, the executive arm of government is expected to present a 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill as well as the 2024 Appropriation Bill to this House.
“It is expected that the time to consider these bills will be short, but we must roll up our sleeves and get to work immediately, to ensure speedy consideration of the bills that will encapsulate the yearnings of the people.”
“While we will maintain the tradition established by the 9th House, in terms of speedy consideration of the bills, we must diligently consider them to ensure they meet the needs of our constituents. We have to put in extra work hours to ensure that the budget is passed in good time, to enable its implementation on the first day of 2024.”
Abbas maintained that Nigeria and, particularly the 10th House, “do not have the luxury of time in the face of profound national challenges. We must, therefore, do everything within our power to champion causes aimed at addressing the yearnings of our people.”
The Guardian
