Nigeria: Flood Relief Fund or National Cake? (2)

22 October 2012
analysis

THE much anticipated reprieve finally came via the Tuesday morning (October 9) presidential broadcast that was nationally televised. President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan announced the release of N17.6 billion to assist states and communities that have been devastated by the unprecedented flood.

This put paid to the speculations on whether the President would succumb to some lawmakers' suggestions that he forwards a supplementary budget in aid of the flood disaster areas.

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