The House of Representatives is currently in a closed-door session to discuss President Bola Tinubu’s request to extend the capital component of the 2023 Appropriation Act. The lower legislative chamber reconvened after the Sallah break to consider this request.
House leader Julius Ihonvbere clarified that the request was not to alter the contents of the budget but to adjust the completion date of ongoing projects. However, minority leader Kingsley Chinda raised concerns about the burden of running multiple budgets simultaneously.
Despite differing opinions, members like Sada Soli and Alhassan Ado-Doguwa emphasized the importance of aligning with the truth for the benefit of Nigerians. Ado-Doguwa’s call for unity was met with opposition from lawmakers.
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas highlighted the security aspect of the 2023 supplementary budget and urged colleagues to support the extension for the completion of crucial projects.
In the midst of varying viewpoints and discussions, the fate of the budget extension remains uncertain as the House deliberates behind closed doors.