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How NASS Members Pad Budgets – Shehu Sani

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A former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has thrown more light on how members of the National Assembly pad Nigeria’s budgets.

A budget padding scandal is currently rocking the National Assembly after Bauchi North senator, Abdul Ningi, claimed that about N3.7 trillion in the 2024 Appropriation Act was not tied to any project.

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Although the Senate on Tuesday slammed Ningi with a three-month suspension over the allegation, the lawmaker has insisted that there are documents to back his claim.

While the issue continues to gain more attention from concerned Nigerians, Shehu Sani, in a post on his official X handle on Thursday, educated the public on what budget padding means, and how members of the National Assembly go about the act.

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According to him, “Paddling budget means tampering with the budget presented by the President or the MDAs by either adding figures to the costs of projects or inserting projects that were not in the original budget.

“For example, a Minister can say he wants to buy 5 Buckets for his Ministry at 5k each; magically, he will see 8 Buckets approved for him or 5 Buckets approved at the rate of 10k each or he will see Shovels and diggers added to his request for Buckets.”

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Fidelity Bank Delivers Renovated Classrooms To Bauchi Govt

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As part of its commitment to enhancing access to quality education, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has renovated three blocks of classrooms at the historic Kobi Government School in Bauchi State.

Speaking during the handing over ceremony on Thursday, the Regional Bank Head, North-East Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Musa Tarimbuka, said the project was executed under the Bank’s Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP).

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This, he said, was made possible through voluntary contributions by staff of the bank’s Bauchi, GRA Branch whose contributions were matched by the Bank’s Management for the execution of the project.

Represented by Mr Ibrahim Aliyu, the Relationship Manager, Fidelity Bank, Bauchi GRA Branch, Tarimbuka described the initiative as a testament to Fidelity Bank’s dedication to improving the lives of residents in its host communities.

This initiative underscores our belief that our success is deeply connected to the well-being of the communities we serve.

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“The renovated classrooms are a testament to the power of collective impact and our ongoing efforts to improve access to quality education and youth empowerment”. He said.

Receiving the renovated blocks on behalf of the Bauchi State Government, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Lawal Mohammed, expressed appreciation to Fidelity Bank for the generous intervention and encouraged other corporate organizations to follow suit.

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This is a commendable contribution by Fidelity Bank, and we assure you that the facility will be put to optimal use.

“I encourage other organizations in Bauchi to follow suit in supporting the development of education and infrastructure across the state,” Dr. Mohammed stated.

 

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PAP Boss Felicitates Oborevwori @62

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Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has congratulated Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday.

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Mr Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the PAP boss.

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Otuaro described the governor as a worthy leader who, according to him, has been providing exemplary leadership, resulting in speedy development in the state.

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He stressed that Oborevwori has strengthened the existing peace, development and unity in the state.

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The PAP Administrator said that the people of the state believed in the governor’s ability to lead the state, and they were satisfied with his sterling performance.

He said the state was on the march to a great future with Oborevwori in the saddle.

While celebrating the governor, Otuaro said, “I wholeheartedly felicitate His Excellency, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, on the occasion of your 62nd birthday.

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“Your Excellency has provided a remarkable leadership, strengthening the existing peace, development and unity in the state.

“It is a fact beyond contestation that Deltans are satisfied with your sterling performance.

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“With you in the saddle, Delta State is assured of a great future.”

Otuaro prayed to the Almighty God to sustain His blessings of wisdom and good health upon Oborevwori so that he can continue to render service to Delta State and indeed Nigeria.

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Benue Killings: I Expect Arrests, Tinubu Directs Security Chiefs

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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed the security chief to arrest perpetrators of last Friday’s massacre in Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.

Christopher… We need to get our ears to the ground. Let’s get those criminals. Let’s get them out,” Tinubu told the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, during a town hall meeting with political leaders in Benue State.

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Tinubu is visiting Benue, a hotbed of recent killings by armed herdsmen that claimed at least 100 lives.

READ ALSO:VIDEO: ‘I Lost 20 Family Members In Benue Attacks,’ Survivor Recounts Ordeal

Speaking to the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, he said, “Your political enemies don’t want you to succeed…Are you just realising that?”

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He called on leaders from across the region to work together.

We cannot do without another. I will want us to create a leadership committee now to meet in Abuja to fashion out a strategy for lasting peace. And I am ready to invest in that peace,” he said.

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Tinubu earlier visited persons recovering from last Friday’s attack by armed herders at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital.

He was received by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and the host Governor, Hyacinth Alia.

The attack claimed over 100 lives.

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