President Goodluck Jonathan is scheduled to present the 2014 appropriation Bill to the joint session of the National Assembly on November 12, 2013.
The presentation is coming up behind schedule. The President of the Senate, David Mark read the letter titled: 2014 Budget and dated October 23, 2013 at the floor of the Senate.
The letter reads:” I write to crave your kind indulgence to grant me the slot 12:00 noon on Thursday, 12th November 2013 to enable me formally address a joint session of the National Assembly on the 2014 Budget.
While thanking the Distinguished Senators of the Federal Republic for the constancy of their support, please accept, Distinguished Senate President, the Assurances of my highest consideration.
Meanwhile, the Joint committees of Finance of the two Chambers met with Heads of Government revenue agencies.
Also, Ahmed Makarfi who chairs the Finance Committee is expected to present its report on Thursday, ahead of consideration of the 2014-2016 Medium-Term Fiscal Framework.
