The House of Representatives has warned officials of Ministries, Department, and Agencies (MDAs) against distorting the 2020 Appropriation Act. The Committee on Appropriation gave the warning on Friday. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Muktar Betara (APC-Borno) in a statement, said no MDA has powers to tinker with the approved funds. He stressed that only the
The House of Representatives has warned officials of Ministries, Department, and Agencies against distorting the 2020 Appropriation Act.Chairman of the committee, Rep. Muktar Betara in a statement, said no MDA has powers to tinker with the approved funds.
“There are reports that following the downward review of the budget from N10.59 trillion to N10.52 trillion due to the COVID-19 crisis and as a result of the dwindling oil prices, some MDAs were already adjusting the budget proposal to suit their needs. Betara noted that the process to review the budget was ongoing in line with the powers of the National Assembly.
He added that both the 1999 Constitution and Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007 provide for no limitations on the National Assembly’s power to amend the Appropriations bill.
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