The plenary of the House of Representatives has unanimously voted to return to the Executive the draft 2024 National Budget on February 15, 2024.
A release issued by the House Press Bureau Thursday, January 25, 2024 said plenary took the decision based upon a communication submitted by Margibi County District 3 Representative, Ellen Attoh-Wreh.
“I present my compliments and request that the 2024 Fiscal Budget be sent back to the Executive for realignment,” Representative Attoh-Wreh noted.
According to her, based upon observation, the budget will need to be aligned with the agenda of the current government.
“In view of the above and due to the significance of the 2024 Budget, I would like you to kindly have it sent to the Executive for proper adjustment and realignment for the forward march of our country,” she stated.
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) submitted in December 2023 to the 54th Legislature the draft national budget in the tune of US$625.57 million for fiscal year 2024.
The august body could not act upon the instrument due to limitation of its statutory mandate, which ended early January preceding the inauguration of the 55th Legislature.