2016 Budget to be Passed Tomorrow (Details)

A Federal House of Representatives member, Abdulmumin Jibrin, who represents Kiru/Bebeji Federal constituency of Kano State, has stated that the 2016 budget is ready and will be passed on Wednesday.

Abdulmumin Jibrin, who serves as the Chairman House Committee on Finance, in a series of tweets, noted that the 2016 budget has been the most difficult bill that he has ever dealt with.

He described the allegations that the 2016 budget was padded as untrue while also noting that the budget had given the National Assembly a tough time.

We are close to delivering #Budget2016. I can confirm you the 2016 Appropriation Bill is ready. It will be laid tomorrow and passed Wedneday

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 21, 2016

I have been chair of the House Finance and now Appropriation committee for almost 5 years now…

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

I have been involved in no fewer than five budget cycles.

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

I can tell you straight-away that the 2016 appropriation bill has been the most difficult We have had to deal with.

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

I have hardly slept in the last two weeks and I can say the same for the other members of the committee, including that of the Senate.

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

But it is also interesting in that, the president took direct responsibility and got involved in the process.

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

He did to ensure synergy between the executive and the legislature but also so that we can both arrive at a budget that is implementable

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

Essentially for the good of all Nigerians. I put it on record that Mr. President played the role of a father and he deserves commendation.

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

I know there have been reports about errors, padding and all sorts of things in the budget. Most of those reports are true.

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

But I also understand that for the fact that this is the first time we would have a transition from one political party to another…

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

…this makes some of these problems are understandable. But we have done our best to surmount them all, as humanly possible.

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

I believe the executive will learn from the mistakes of this year, going forward.

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

It has been very difficult period for the appropriation committees of both chambers but…

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

I can confirm that we've concluded work on the draft copy of the 2016 appropriation bill and ready to lay before the National Assembly today

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016

We intend consideration and passage of the bill tomorrow Wednesday the 23rd. We thank Nigerians for their patience and understanding.

— Abdulmumin Jibrin (@AbdulAbmJ) March 22, 2016