BREAKING: House of Reps commences debate on 2024 Budget worth N27.5 trillion

The House of Representatives has initiated deliberations regarding the N27.5 trillion budget for the year 2024, marking the commencement of discussions before its passage for the Second Reading.

Punch reports that during the debate on the budget’s fundamental principles, House Leader Julius Ihonvbere took the lead and commended President Bola Tinubu for the proposed allocations, especially emphasizing national security and education, which he believed would see significant enhancements if effectively implemented.