BREAKING: Buhari Seeks Senate’s Approval for Important Refund

• President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to approve N16 billion as a refund to Borno state through the issuance of promissory notes
• Buhari’s letter of request was read at the plenary on Tuesday, May 23, by Senate president, Ahmad Lawan
• The Nigerian leader said the refund is meant to pay for the construction of federal roads embarked upon by the administration of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum

FCT, Abuja - President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to approve N16 billion as a refund to the Borno state government.

Buhari’s letter of request was read at plenary on Tuesday, May 23, by the Senate president, Ahmad Lawan, The Nation reported.

Details are still not exhaustive as of the time of publishing this report, but according to President Buhari, the refund is meant to pay for the construction of federal roads embarked upon by the Borno government.

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Source: Legit.ng