THE NATION
Federal lawmakers have canvassed the release of more funds for capital projects in last year’s budget.
They decried the low level of fund releases for capital projects to ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).
According to them, the Executive should take advantage of the extension of the 2024 budget till July 30 to make more funds available to execute capital projects.
Members of the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committees of Appropriation made this position known yesterday during an interactive meeting with ministers and top government officials in charge of the economy.
The interaction is a prelude to the defence of budget 2025 estimates by MDAs due to start next week.
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