The National Assembly cleared the budget last week on Tuesday and Wednesday after increasing the total projections from N16.391tn to N17.126tn.
According to The PUNCH, NASS transmitted the budget to the president on Friday and it was received by the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President on Saturday, according to a communication from the Clerk to the National Assembly, Ojo Amos.
The letter of transmission, with Reference Number NASS/CNA/37/Vol.1/35, was addressed to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and titled ‘APPROPRIATION BILL, 2022.’
It read, “In consonance with the Provisions of the Acts Authentication Act Cap. A2, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, I wish, with due respect, to forward to Your Excellency, the authenticated copies of Appropriation Bill, 2022, for your consideration and assent.
“After Your Excellency’s assent, one copy of the signed bill should be retained in your office while the other two are to be returned for our further action, please.
“With my highest regards.”
