Budget 2016 to come into force in “few days” – VP Osinbajo
– The implementation of the 2016 budget will begin in the near future
– The presidency is aware of Nigerians being concerned about the situation
The controversial budget 2016 will be put into effect in “a few days”, according to the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
The general and vague wording was given by Mr Osinbajo at the 12th Edition of The Platform, a public policy forum held in Abuja.
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“The 2016 budget will go into full operation in the next few days,” Mr. Osinbajo said.
He also noted that he knows about Nigerians Nigerians disconent with the current situation and assured that Muhammadu Buhari-led administration make every effort to reslove all the challenges.
The 2016 budget, which was first presented on December 22, 2015, has been marred by widespread irregularities and fraud, forcing Nigerian president to retrieve it for a makeover in January this year.
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While the 2016 budget is yet to be signed by President Muhammadu Buhari following distortion by the Senate, the ministry of budget and national planning says it has begun the preparation of 2017 budget.
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