The National Assembly has expressed its determination to
pass the N16.3 trillion 2022 budget presented to it by President Muhammadu
Buhari last Thursday before lawmakers would proceed on their Christmas break on
December 16.
Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege gave the
assurance on Thursday when he hosted his former classmates from the Nigerian
Law School, Class of ’86 (The Centennial Class) led by ‘Class Captain’ Oladipo
Okpeseyi SAN in Abuja,
According to the Deputy President of the Senate, early
approval and signing of the appropriation bill into law will ensure planning,
bring about enhanced productivity and efficiency in the management and
application of the nation’s resources.
He explained that Nigerians are the ultimate beneficiaries
of the return to the January to December budget cycle, stressing that this will
guarantee full implementation of the economic, infrastructural, social
investments and other developmental programmes contained in the budget.
“The budget process is ongoing. In the next 30 days, we will
conclude it and pass it before we go on Christmas break, sometime on December
16,” he said.
On the request for the completion of a moot court at the
Nigerian Law School Headquarters, Bwari, Abuja by the Class, the Delta Central
lawmaker promised to assist in completing the project. He was excited that his
class had taken on such a laudable project.
Speaking on a bill sponsored by his colleague that seeks to
increase the number of law school campuses in Nigeria from six to 12, the
federal legislator emphasised the need to reach out to all stakeholders to
determine its acceptability or otherwise.
He said: “I want to thank you for the initiative you have
taken on this moot court. It’s a great idea, especially for trained advocates.
I really don’t see how you can hone your skills if you are not given the
opportunity and privilege to have facilities like that.
“I am not surprised that this initiative is coming from ’86
Class. We are the most innovative in every respect. I appreciate what you have
done. I have your back. Any assistance I can render, I will be available. I am
also here in case of any legislative intervention that the Class believes ought
to be made.
“We have stepped in so many times to assist the Judiciary as
much as we are able to by way of improvement in their welfare, especially with
the FCT courts, trying to provide adequate funding to expand the court and
provide facilities. And for most of us who come from the judicial family, I
know what my own Dad went through using long-hand to do most of the work as opposed
to what obtains abroad.
“I keep telling the judges who come before us here for
confirmation that I am sure that if people like my Dad had such benefits, it
would have added 10 years to his lifespan. Any assistance you need, you can
always count on us”.
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