Senators Disagree Over Funding For Commissions Newly Created By President Tinubu

Senators Disagree Over Funding For Commissions Newly Created By President Tinubu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

The Nigerian Senate witnessed a minor uproar during its session on Thursday as members deliberated over the funding source for regional development commissions, a key component of the newly established Ministry of Regional Development by President Bola Tinubu.

The discussion was part of the clause-by-clause consideration of the South-South Development Commission Establishment Bill 2024.

Controversy arose when the Senate Committee on Special Duties recommended that 15 percent of statutory allocations accruing to member states in each of the geopolitical zones be channelled towards…

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