Buhari’s assent finally brings an end to the controversy surrounding the budget.
The National Assembly had in April transmitted details of the budget to the president after it had passed the bill on March 23, but the President returned the document back, citing omission of certain capital projects. This was worked on and sent back, but again the Presidency refused to sign.
Speaking with journalists at the National Assembly complex, Gaza said the budget was transmitted to the Presidency through the Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senate, Senator Ita Enang.
Available report has, however, revealed that all grey areas have now been addressed and the budget has been signed.
President Buhari signed the 2016 budget into law at the
Presidential Villa today, Friday 6th of May. Vice President, Yemi
Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki & Speaker Yakubu Dogara
were present at the signing.
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