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N6.2 trillion supplementary budget will be used to pay minimum wage, others — FG

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The Federal Government has said the proposed N6.2 trillion supplementary budgetary will be used to pay the new minimum wage.

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu disclosed this while addressing the House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriation in Abuja on Monday, July 22.

He said that the funds would be spent on stimulating the economy through the implementation of various infrastructural projects.

He said the N3.2 trillion capital component of the supplementary budget is meant as addition funding for priority projects in road, rail, water, irrigation and dam projects in the 2024 fiscal year.

According to him, the proposed ‘Renewed Hope Infrastructural Fund’ was intended to provide equity contributions or counterpart contributions of the federal government projects designated as priority projects as well as critical projects which needed more appropriation so that they will not suffer neglect.

He disclosed that the N3 trillion was to also among other things take care of newly proposed national minimum wage, for which Mr. President said he will soon send the bill to the National Assembly and subsequent adjustment.

He said that there would be funding for rolling stock that is required, adding that this would gulp the sum of N530 billion as requested for the five rail projects.

He assured that the projects encapsulated in the amendment to the 2024 Appropriation Bill would not limit the revenue available for the implementation of the 2024 Appropriation Act.

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Former Aviation Minister Chidoka resigns from PDP

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Former Minister of Aviation Osita Chidoka has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

During his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, Chidoka disclosed that he submitted his resignation letter to his ward in Anambra.

He stated that his decision to leave PDP is motivated by his intention to concentrate on his non-profit organization, Athena Centre.

Chidoka expressed his commitment to collaborating with like-minded Nigerians to reform the country’s political system and advocate for evidence-based governance.

He said: “Earlier today, I sent a letter to my ward in Anambra State resigning officially from the PDP. I am leaving the PDP, I am leaving politics for some time, I am focusing on the Athena Centre.”

Chidoka served in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.

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Ndume Threatens To Leave APC Following Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills

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Ekwutosblog has gathered that Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has expressed his frustration with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), revealing that he would be willing to leave the ruling party if the leadership permits him.

He made this statement during a recent appearance on Channels Television, where he discussed his grievances with the proposed tax reform bills from President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Although Ndume admitted that he had contemplated leaving the APC for some time, he chose to remain due to his personal relationship with President Tinubu and his desire to see the president succeed. He explained, “I am very close to Tinubu. I don’t want him to fail, and that is why I am taking some of these insults. If not, look, I can leave the party.” This remark reflects the senator’s dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs within the party, particularly after his removal as the Senate Chief Whip in July.

Ndume’s removal from his position as Senate Chief Whip followed a letter from APC national leaders, including the party’s national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and national secretary, Basiru Ajibola. The letter cited an interview in which Ndume criticized President Tinubu’s administration. As a result, the party leadership recommended that the Senate relieve him of his duties. Furthermore, the APC advised Ndume to leave the party if he wished to continue criticizing the president, prompting him to apologize and pledge not to publicly criticize the administration again.

During his interview, Ndume expressed his strong disapproval of the tax reform bills proposed by the president. He described the proposed bills as a case of “giving somebody something with the right hand and taking it back with the left hand.” According to Ndume, the reforms could have a negative impact on Nigerians, especially the poor and middle class. He argued that higher taxes

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Nigerians Have Lost Confidence In Lawmakers – Senator Ndume

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Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has expressed concern over the growing lack of confidence Nigerians have in their lawmakers, attributing it to poor performance.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Ndume highlighted that, in the aftermath of the 2023 general elections, only 25 out of the 109 senators from the previous Assembly returned to the upper chamber.

“This means we have lost the confidence of the people,” he said.

“Out of those that didn’t come back, almost all wanted to return, except for a few who sought governorship positions,” Ndume emphasised the need to protect the integrity of the legislature, stressing that when lawmakers fail to meet public expectations, it amounts to a breach of trust.

Ndume also commented on a recent uproar in the Senate concerning President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills.

 

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