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NASS extends 2024 budget implementation by six months — Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio says the Nigerian government will extend the life of the 2024 budget till June 2025.
Akpabio made the announcement on Wednesday at the joint session of the National Assembly.
He stated that the process to extend the budget is ongoing, to allow the full implementation of the capital component of the budget
“We shall continue on the part of nationalism and service to our country,” Akpabio said before a joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
“Your Excellency, we have noted the 2024 Budget performance.
“Given this great achievement, we have deemed it necessary to extend the life span of the 2024 Budget to June 30th, 2025.
“The enabling law for this extension will soon be placed before you for your assent as a testament to our appreciation for the great performance of the budget, ensuring that we build upon your momentum,” Akpabio said