Senate begins debate of 2019 budget Wednesday
Saraki scheduled the date of the debate of the general principles of the fiscal document shortly before the upper chamber adjourned plenary session in honour of late member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Temitope Olaoye “Sugar” who was killed by unknown persons.
Christened budget of continuity, the 2019 fiscal document is planned to continue the country’s drive for inclusive economic growth, diversification and sustainable development. He said that the debate will take two days, Wednesday and Tuesday 19, March 2019 to enable many senators to contribute. Saraki also mandated the ad-hoc committee on the new minimum wage Bill to hasten and conclude its assignment.
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