Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, asking them to immediately make a public commitment by redirecting the N37 billion for the renovation of the National Assembly complex, charging the lawmaking arm to give N1 billion to each of the 36 states, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as COVID-19 direct relief packages to the country’s poorest and most vulnerable people.
”We now urge you to make major strides to national efforts to deal with one of the greatest threats facing the country by immediately redirecting the N37 billion to provide direct and tangible benefits to the poorest and most vulnerable people among us.” ”It would not cause any budget deficit. But assuming it does, it would be a good deficit, as it would serve the public good.
“Without sufficient COVID-19 direct reliefs and monetary benefits to these Nigerians, many may be forced to turn to criminal activities as their only perceived options for surviving. Redirecting the N37 billion renovation fund would help to improve the conditions of the people.
Is it still part of the new budget or the one already abandoned?