Senate to pass 2019 budget on April 16

The senate has promised to pass the 2019 budget on April 16.

The senate president Bukola Saraki, made the announcement at plenary today.

This is just as president Muhammadu Buhari declined to assent the controversial national housing fund bill and seven others recently passed by the national assembly.

Saraki urged sub-committees of the appropriation committee to submit their reports by Friday this week.

The senate president subsequently adjourned plenary to April 9 to enable relevant committees to complete budget defence sessions with ministries, departments and agencies.