By Ijeoma Wilfred .
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, presented a N27.5 trillion budget estimate to the National Assembly and assured Nigerians of better days are here
The budget is his first since he assumed office as president on May 29,2023.
Presenting the 2024 appropriation bill before a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja the president said the 2024 budget” will set Nigeria on a transformative path towards” a sustainable economic growth and job creation among others.
He said, “I have no doubt that this will be in the interest of Nigerians. As a government, we are committed to improving the lives of our people and delivering our promises to them.
“The 2024 budget can boost performance, promote the development of macro, micro, and small and medium-sized enterprises, enhance security and public safety, and improve the general living conditions of our people.
“We have not considered the great opportunity in solid minerals and other areas. I promise you that recovery is here.
“I am confident that this budgetary allocation will set Nigeria on a transformative path towards a sustainable and resilient energy future, fostering economic growth, job creation, and environmental preservation,”
