On Wednesday, the Senate disclosed its intention to commence a recess on Friday, December 1.
The decision was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
It was communicated on the floor of the Red Chamber shortly after President Bola Tinubu presented the 2024 budget.
The budget was presented to a joint session of the National Assembly.
Senator Akpabio further revealed that the legislative body would reconvene on December 12 after the recess.
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New Focus
Upon resumption on December 12, lawmakers will focus on reviewing and deliberating on the 2024 budget, engaging in discussions with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government as they present their respective defences for the budget proposals.
On budget defence by the MDAs, the Senate President explained the positon of the Senate.
“To ensure maximum attention to the review of the year 2023 budget performance and the consideration of the year 2024 budget proposal, we request that Mr. President would mandate honourable ministers and heads of agencies to avoid any traveling engagements that would prevent them from honouring our invitation to promptly appear before our committees to defend their budget estimates.”
Significant Milestone
Senator Akpabio assured Nigerians of the National Assembly’s commitment to supporting the administration.
He emphasised the legislative agenda’s alignment with and dedication to Nigeria’s people.
Furthermore, he expressed optimism that the Nigerian government could achieve significant milestones for the nation under the purposeful leadership provided by President Tinubu.