The House of Representatives on Thursday, began the debate on the N27.5trn 2024 budget preparatory to passage for Second Reading.

Leading the debate on the general principles of the budget, House Leader, Julius Ihonvbere, commended President Bola Tinubu, noting that national security and education which got significant allocations, will be enhanced if implemented.

“Nigeria will be more secure with the allocation to defence and security.

“As a teacher, I am impressed by the emphasis on basic education. I am sure that education will be better off this time,” he said.

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