Senate extends implementation of 2021 budget

The Senate has extended the implementation of the 2021 Appropriation Act from March 31 to May 31, 2022.
The Upper Chamber gave approval for the budget extension after examining a bill to amend the 2021 Appropriation Act.
Presenting the bill at Tuesday’s plenary session, Senate Leader Yahaya Abdullahi, said the extension of the budget period became necessary to ensure that ongoing projects are completed.