After months of speculation and uncertainty, including the much-publicized padding, the 2016 Appropriation Bill has been passed into law by the Senate.
Tweets from the official Twitter handle of the 8th Senate confirmed the development.
The #Budget2016 is hereby passed.
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) March 23, 2016
Senate President @bukolasaraki appreciates all Senators for their statesmanlike behaviour towards passing the #Budget2016
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) March 23, 2016
Senate President @bukolasaraki says its now left to the executive arm to implement.
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) March 23, 2016
'We noted the initial hiccups of the #Budget2016 and believe the 2017 process will be better"- Senate President @bukolasaraki
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) March 23, 2016
The Senate will do its part in oversight and amend laws such as the public procurement act"- Senate President @bukolaSaraki
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) March 23, 2016
"We have tried to reduce the size of the budget towards getting a sustainable #Budget2016. " – Senate President @bukolaSaraki
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) March 23, 2016