Senate steps down FCT N98.5bn supplementary Bill debate

The Senate on Wednesday stepped down deliberation on the N98.5 billion Federal Capital Territory Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2024.

This decision was influenced by Senator Ede Dafinone, APC, Delta, assertion that the supplementary budget lacked detailed itemization and cost breakdowns.

He emphasized the need for additional clarification to ensure transparency regarding revenue sources and expenditure allocation before advancing the bill to the second reading.