National assembly downplays buharis 2018 budget concerns

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National Assembly Downplays Buhari's 2018 Budget Concerns

The National Assembly has downplayed concerns raised by President Muhammadu Buhari over the 2018 budget, saying that the President's concerns are unfounded and based on misinformation.

In his letter to the National Assembly, President Buhari had expressed concerns over the budget, citing a shortfall in revenue and a lack of transparency in the budget process. He also expressed concerns over the allocation of funds to certain projects and the lack of clarity on the budget's implementation.

However, the National Assembly has dismissed the President's concerns, saying that the budget was thoroughly debated and passed by the Assembly in line with the Constitution. The Assembly also defended the budget's allocation of funds to various projects, saying that it was based on the priorities of the government.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, said that the Assembly was committed to ensuring that the budget was implemented effectively and efficiently, and that any concerns raised by the President would be addressed through the normal budgetary process.

The National Assembly's downplaying of the President's concerns has sparked controversy, with some lawmakers accusing the Assembly of being insensitive to the President's concerns. However, the Assembly has maintained that it is committed to working with the Executive to ensure the success of the budget.

Overall, the controversy highlights the ongoing tensions between the Executive and Legislative arms of government in Nigeria, and the challenges of implementing the country's budget.