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Senate to receive report on N54.2trillion 2025 Budget this week – Akpabio

By George Mgbeleke
Report on N54.2trillon 2025 budget estimates , will be presented to the Senate by its Committee on Appropriations on Wednesday or Thursday this week said the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio .
Akpabio who gave the assurance in plenary on Tuesday during his remarks after debate on a bill seeking for establishment of a federal University of Agriculture in Abak , Akwa Ibom State , said there was need for them to quickly end the debate for final work on the 2025 budget .
” You will observe that some of our colleagues are not in the Chamber because of the required final touches on the 2025 Appropriation bill , report of which will be laid before us tomorrow ( Wednesday) or next tomorrow ( Thursday ) this week.
” So will need to close early to allow for collective efforts in that direction for final consideration and passage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill “, he said .
Recall that both the Senate and the House of Representatives had earlier fixed January 31, 2025 for passage of the N49.7trillion earlier proposed budget for 2025 by President Bola Tinubu .
However before the date , both chambers shifted their resumption from Christmas and New year recess from January 31, 2025 to February 4, 2025 the very day they both received communication from President Bola Tinubu on increase of total expenditure profile of the proposed budget from N49.7trillion to N54.2trillion
Both Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives , Hon Tajudeen Abbas in their separate remarks after reading the letter , said the budget proposals would have to be reprocessed for inclusion of additional N4.5trillion .
Specifically Akpabio after reading the letter , urged the committee on Appropriations to expedite action on the request for possible passage of the budget before the end of February .
Apparently in line with the expeditious consideration of the request , Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday , announced that report on the now increased budget size of N54.2trillion will be laid in the Senate on Wednesday or Thursday this week .
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Pastor Reuben Initiative extols founder’s philanthropic gesture

By Idibhar Agadaga, Baylesa
The Director General Pastor Reuben Initiative for Good Leadership and Accountability (PRIFGLA), Eseimokumo Frank Soko has commended Pastor Reuben Wilson’s selfless contributions to the development of Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta region.
Speaking on an enlighment program on Royal FM, 95.5, Eseimokumo Frank Soko, highlighted Wilson’s commitment to education, noting that he has sponsored over 200 students across various universities in the region.
According to Soko, Wilson’s philanthropic efforts extend beyond education, as he has also provided monthly stipends to members of the Initiative ànd numerous individuals in need.
He particularly extolled Wilson’s selfless and sacrificial lifestyle which have positively impacted the lives of many Bayelsans.
He emphasized that Wilson’s charitable works is not limited to any particular political party or affiliation as beneficiaries come from diverse backgrounds including PDP, APC and Labour Party members.
On his part, PRIFGLA’s National Secretary and Special Adviser on Student Matters and Scholarships, Ogbomo Erepamowei, shared Wilson’s inspiring personal story, which has driven his passion for helping others.
Ogbomo noted that despite facing challenges in his own educational journey, Wilson has demonstrated remarkable resilience and generosity, supporting students in various institutions across the Niger Delta.
He added that over 200 students are under scholarship sponsored by Pastor Reuben Wilson in various universities across the Niger Delta region.
In a final statement, Soko expressed gratitude to Wilson, describing him as a “sacrificial leader” who has positively impacted the lives of those working with him.
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