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Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval for $8.7bn, €100m Loans Approved By Buhari’s Govt
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, asked the Senate to approve the sum $8,699,168,559 and €100 million foreign loans which the Federal Executive Council (FEC) ratified during the former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
It was part of the 2022-2024 borrowing plan.
Tinubu made the request in a letter to the red chamber which was read during plenary.
Part of the letter read: “I write in respect of the above subject and to submit the attached Federal Government 2022-2024 external borrowing plan for consideration and early approval of the National Assembly to ensure prompt implementation of the projects.
“The Senate may wish to note that the past administration approved a 2022-2024 borrowing plan by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held on May 15, 2023.
“The project cuts across all sectors, with specific emphasis on infrastructure, agriculture, health, water supply, roads, security, and employment generation as well as financial management reforms.
“Consequently, the required approval is in the sum of $8,699,168,559 and €100 million.
“I would like to underscore the fact that the projects and programmes in the borrowing plan were selected based on economic evaluations, as well as the expected contribution to the social economic development of the country, including employment generation and skills acquisition.
“Given the nature of these facilities, and the need to return the country to normalcy, it has become necessary for the Senate to consider and approve the 2022- 2024 external abridged borrowing plan to enable the government deliver its responsibility to Nigerians.”