Buhari asks NASS for N147 billion refund for Ondo, four other states

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the National Assembly to approve the refund of N148 billion to Ondo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Osun and Rivers States for federal road projects the five states executed.

The president requested this in a letter on Tuesday sent to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and read on the floor of the house.

The approval was criticised by opposition lawmakers who asked that the approval be delayed untill after the election.

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