The Nigerian National Assembly has be criticized in many quarters as a potent avenue to squander national funds. The present Senate led by Senator Bukola Saraki has promised openness in the affairs of the National Assembly.
Saraki noted this on Sunday, November 15 that he would release the 2016 National Assembly Budget.
In a statement on Sunday Mr. Saraki’s spokesperson, Bamikole Omishore stated that the release of the budget was intended to combat the “falsehoods” spread by the media.
When speaking to the media Saraki himself reiterated that the decision was part of, “the openness we promised”.