Nigeria: House Protests Embargo On Budget Implementation

10 February 2011

House of Representatives Wednesday protested against a recent resolution of the Federal Executive Council placing an embargo on the award of contracts under the 2010 Supplementary Appropriation (Amendment) Act.

The protest came same day the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) effectively took over the leadership of the opposition in the House with former Minority Whip, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila (ACN/ Lagos) emerging as the new Minority Leader.

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