More facts have emerged on the Budget Padding controversy rocking the National Assembly with reports that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio allocated N90bn to his constituency. BudgIT, a non- governmental organisation claimed that Akpabio padded the budget of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, with 280 projects in the 2024 Budget. Over N90 billion worth of projects was allocated exclusively within the constituency of Akpabio, comprising just 10 local government areas. BudgIT, a civic-tech organization warns that the allocation does not only surpasses the ministry’s capacity but also raises concerns…
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