By our reporter| The Senate on Wednesday said the 2021 budget presentation event will be abridged and last for only one hour.
Senate President Ahmed Lawan who made the disclosure while giving conditions to guide the budget presentation of President Muhammadu Buhari, said the measure became neccessary because of COVID-19 as arrangements are being made to ensure social distancing in the House.
The number of people attending will also be reduced compared and all participants are mandated to wear face masks.
According to bim, only ‘key and relevant people’ will be allowed by the Senate to accompany President Buhari to the National Assembly for the event and those of them that have little to do with the budget will join virtually.
The budget presentation is scheduled to take place on Thursday with President Buhari presenting the 2021 budget at a joint sitting of lawmakers of both chambers.
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