The Senate today approved a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the extension of the implementation of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT capital budget to the thirty-first March.
The budget stands at one hundred and fourteen billion naira.
The Senate acceded to the request of the president and gave the bill accelerated hearing as it was considered for second reading, third reading and passed.
However, in his remark, the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, directed the Conference Committee of the Senate to harmonise its figures with the House of Representatives.
Earlier, while presenting the bill for second reading, the Leader of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume, noted that the 2015 FCT budget was approved May 28, 2015, allowing only seven months for its implementation.
He therefore called for accelerated passage to the extension request in order for the budget to meet its obligations.
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