SAN FRANCISCO, November 22, (THEWILL) – The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yussuf Lasun, has revealed that members of the House would commence debate on the general principles of the N8.6 trillion 2018 Appropriation Bill from Tuesday, November 28.
Lasun announced the date during a plenary session of the House adding that the debate would be concluded on Thursday, November 30.
He also revealed that the debate would be followed by a public hearing scheduled for Monday, December 4.
The Deputy Speaker urged the lawmakers to ensure they get copies of the 2018 budget proposal presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to the joint session of the National Assembly.
“Members are to indicate the date they wish to contribute to the debate as there is need for us to participate actively and that the bill is given expeditious attention,” Lasun said.
