Buhari Reluctantly Approved N70M for Independence Celebration

                             

President Buhari approved only N70 m  for the Celebration of Independence due to his concern of the dwindling revenue situation of the country.
This revelation was made by the Permanent Secretary in the office of the Secretary to The Government of The Federation.Addressing News Men he said Buhari complain that the Money is too much to be spent on frivolities when the country face Economy hardship,he prefer the money be use in payment of workers salaries.


 “This year’s celebration is, indeed low key because the present administration appreciates the economic hardship that Nigerians and the nation is confronted with today and he almost slashed it downward from N70m
“To address the situation, government has adopted a general policy to be very prudent in the management of our financial resources, so this year’s celebration is, therefore, in consonance with the cost-saving policy direction of this administration”.
Towards a successful celebration the SGF said “four events have been approved by the president to manage the entire celebration process”.
“The events are: Jumat prayers, international thanksgiving service, ceremonial change of guards and a children’s party”.
“Apart from these four events the president will also address the nation on Oct 1”.
“To ensure a successful commemoration, four sub-committees have been constituted to handle the preparations for each of the four events” he said