Politics Nigeria: We Will Soon Forward 2017 Budget to the National Assembly - Presidency

[ProfRem]

The presidency yesterday said it was prepared to forward next year’s budget appropriation bill to the National Assembly for ratification in order to prevent a repeat of the delay in the passage.

A top source in the Ministry of Budget and National Planning who pleaded anonymity confirmed to Guardian in Abuja that President Muhammadu Buhari was ready to sign the 2016 budget as soon as the appropriation committee completes its task of addressing the grey areas pointed out in a number of sectors.

The presidency said extensive work on the 2017 appropriation document has begun and would be ready to transmit it to the lawmakers so as to prevent a repeat of budget delay next year.



However, the source said that the priority remained the passage of the 2016 budget before focusing on the 2017 fiscal plan.

“We are happy that the National Assembly has accepted responsibility and offered to take a look at the grey areas of the 2016 budget. Mr. President is particularly pleased with this position.



Source: The Guardian

 

[LequteMan]

Interesting, what Nigerians reactions to this will be
Blinded are we, by education, a lack of
Such that common sense now is uncommon
And we confusedly call pragmatism, colorful abusive names

 

[ProfRem]

Bro, it is very funny to be thinking of Year two while if you have not fulfilled year 1 duties. No promotion except you want to follow the other corner of the route