APC seeks support for budget’s implementation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked Nigerians to support the implementation of the “laudable projects” contained in the 2016 appropriation act signed into law by President Muhammad Buhari yesterday.

In a statement issued by the National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, the party commended the President for signing the budget and appreciated the Senate and the House of Representatives for successful consideration and passage of the budget.

“The APC calls on Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to ensure effective and speedy implementation of the 2016 Appropriation Act so that the objectives of the unprecedented N6.06 trillion 2016 National ‘Budget of Change’ will be realised. Commendably, 30 per cent of the 2016 budgetary provision has been committed to capital projects,” the statement said.

The party also commended Nigerians for their patience and understanding during the consideration, passage and eventual presidential assent to the 2016 Appropriation Act, stating that the 2016 national budget caters for many of the promises made to the Nigerian electorate by the party.

“The APC assures Nigerians that the 2016 National Budget caters for many of the promises made to the Nigerian electorate by the party in the course of the 2015 presidential campaign. These include the safety net created to cater for the poorest and most vulnerable Nigerians amongst other pro-people developmental policies.

“Already, the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has announced that the implementation of the 2016 budget will focus on 34 key programmes grouped under four thematic areas – security/policy governance, diversification of economy, succour for vulnerable Nigerians and reflating the economy through investments.

“The APC hereby calls on all stakeholders and well-meaning Nigerians to support and ensure the success of the laudable programmes contained in the 2016 National budget as they will positively affect every facet of Nigeria’s socio-economic life.”

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