Supplementary budget not insensitive, FG replies Obi

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the 2023 supplementary budget signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not insensitive but rather a bold and pragmatic response to the pressing and economic challenges Nigeria currently faces.

While replying to the Labour Party 2023 Presidential Election Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, who described the Supplementary Budget as insensitive, the Minister urged him to take the time and effort to acquaint himself with the details of the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget, which includes allocations for essential sectors: security, agriculture and food security, works and housing, wage increases for workers, student loan schemes, and social safety nets, among others, all aimed at strengthening the country’s economic foundations and improving the living conditions of Nigerians.

“The broad provisions in the supplementary budget are a reflection of President Tinubu’s strong desire and eagerness to support the vital functions of government, address urgent security needs, and fast-track the country’s recovery process from the economic impact occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidies,” said Idris.

Idris urged the political opposition to be informed and balanced in the exercise of their right to differing opinions and refrain from misrepresenting facts for political gain, explaining that the supplementary budget was derived from the active engagement and consultation with relevant stakeholders who ensured that the budgetary provisions aligned with the needs and expectations of Nigerians.

He emphasised that, in line with President Tinubu’s inclination to accountability and transparency in government expenditure, all items in the supplementary budget have been meticulously scrutinised to ensure efficient utilisation of public funds.

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