JUST IN: HOUSE OF REP BEGINS DEBATE ON 2024 APPROPRIATION BILL
The N27.5 trillion 2024 budget debate in the House of Representatives got underway on Thursday in order to prepare it for Second Reading.
House Leader Julius Ihonvbere, who led the discussion on the overall budgetary principles, praised President Bola Tinubu and pointed out that national security and education, which received large funding, will improve if put into practice.
“Nigeria will be more secure with the allocation to defence and security.
“As a teacher, I am impressed by the emphasis on basic education. I am sure that education will be better off this time,” he said.
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