Niger APC chieftain lauds Buhari over 2020 budget

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Niger state, Alhaji Shehu Kawo, Wednesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for presenting “a well focused’’ budget to the National Assembly for the 2020 fiscal year.

He said that the content of the budget and its distribution to various sectors entailed commitment, seriousness, focus and transparent in meeting the expectations of Nigerians through good democratic governance.

He also said that the early submission of the budget to the National Assembly would provide the legislature with ample time to work on the proposed estimates.

The APC Stalwart also said that the current cordial relationship between the National Assembly and the Executive would boost the nation’s democracy.

He urged the legislature to ensure speedy passage of the budget to ensure massive infrastructure development in the country.

“The 9th National Assembly is different from the 8th Assembly in attitude, composition, and patriotism and will meet the expectations of Nigerians by ensuring good democratic governance,’’ he said.

Kawo made the commendation in Minna following President Muhammadu  Buhari presentation a budget proposal of N10.33 trillion to a joint session of the National Assembly for the 2020 fiscal year. (NAN)

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