Breaking News: National Assembly Approves ₦143b As INEC Budget For 2019 Election

NASS Approves ₦143b For 2019 Election

The National Assembly joint committee on electoral matters has adopted and approved the sum of ₦143 billion as INEC fund for 2019 election.

After rounds of defence and several meetings between the Independent National Electoral Commision, led by Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and the legislators, the sum of ₦143b was approved.

Senator Suleiman Nazif reports that at the Executive Session, the Joint Committee sat and deliberated the position to adopt the ₦143b as presented by Mr. President.

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INEC is expected to re-present the ₦143bn as requested by Mr. President, INEC has an opportunity to reprioritize and appear before the Committee tomorrow by 1pm.

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The meeting is adjourned till Tuesday, 28th August, 2018, Naija News reports.

Nigeria is set to hold another round of general elections in 2019 to elect a new set of public office holders.