The senate has passed the N2.17trillion 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill presented by President Tinubu following the third reading.
Before the passage of the bill, the Senate adopted the report of the harmonized sittings of both red and green chambers on the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill as submitted by Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola.
The bill expeditiously scaled readings in both upper and lower chambers as lawmakers said it is for the benefit of the country.
President Bola Tinubu had written the National Assembly seeking the approval of the 2023 supplementary budget to address labour wage adjustments, security and more.
The President had also sent the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) & Fiscal Strategy Paper to both chambers of the National Assembly,
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) chaired by the President on Monday had approved the 2023 supplementary budget of N2.1 trillion.
