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The House of Representatives has passed the N27.5trn 2024 budget for a second reading on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
While the lawmakers were discussing the principle of the budget, House Leader, Julius Ihonvbere commended President Bola Tinubu for paying attention to education and national security.
He said if the budget is implemented, national security and education will be enhanced.
“Nigeria will be more secure with the allocation to defence and security,” Ihonvbere said.
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“As a teacher, I am impressed by the emphasis on basic education. I am sure that education will be better off this time,” he added.
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