JUST IN: Buhari Arrives National Assembly for 2023 Budget Presentation, Lawan Makes Fresh Vow
- President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the national assembly for his 2023 budget presentation
- The presentation is the last Buhari would carry out as Nigeria's president as he would be completing his second term tenure in 2023
- The senate president Ahmed Lawan, while speaking at the reception of Buhari, promised that the budget will be passed before the end of 2022
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FCT, Abuja - President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the National Assembly to present the 2023 Appropriation Bill.
The Senate commenced plenary by 9 am to approve the votes and proceedings of Thursday, October 7, after which they adjourned temporarily and proceeded to join their House of Representatives counterpart to await the arrival of Buhari and his entourage, The Nation reported.
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When did Buhari arrive at the national assembly?
The President and his entourage arrived at exactly 10 am.
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Buhari exchanged pleasantries with Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Speaker Gbajabiamila, after which the National Anthem was rendered, signifying the commencement of proceedings for the Budget presentation.
Senate President Ahmed Lawan has assured of timely consideration of the 2023 appropriation bill.
Lawan assured that the budget will be considered and passed before the end of the year, as has been the tradition in previous years.
Buhari appoints ex-lawmaker to head powerful agency
Legit.ng had earlier reported that President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed the appointment of Adepoju Adeyemi as the new postmaster general of NIPOST.
According to a statement from the ministry of communication and digital economy, the appointment followed the recommendation of Isa Pantami, the supervising minister.
The statement added that Adeyemi, a two-term member of the house of representatives, will spend 5 years in the position.
Aisha Buhari, Joke Silva, Fathia Balogun, other 944 women that will be campaigning for Tinubu
APC women's presidential campaign team list has been generating reactions on social media since it has been released.
The reactions are a result of top Nollywood actors such as Joke Silva, Fathia Balogun, Sola Kosoko and many others who appeared on the list unexpectedly.
Just as it is in the APC presidential campaign council list, the name of the vice president's wife, Dolapo Osinbajo, is also missing from the list.
Source: Legit.ng
