The Nation Newspaper FEC approves N2.17tn 2023 Supplementary Budget
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, addressed reporters yesterday after the week’s Council meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.
The minister also said N100 billion was provided as infrastructure support for the Federal Capital Territory , and another N800 billion for the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct the off season governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states. Meanwhile, a ministerial retreat for members of the FEC is scheduled to hold from Wednesday to Friday this week.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory , Nyesom Wike, said the President has set a timeline for the completion of the Abuja light rail project, emphasising the importance of addressing the roads that connect to the railway.