The National Assembly has started the debate on the 27.5 trillion naira 2024 budget preparatory to passage for Second Reading.

Leading the debate on the general principles of the budget, was the House Leader, Julius Ihonvbere.

He commended President Bola Tinubu, noting that national security and education which got significant allocations, will be enhanced if implemented.

Ihonvbere says as a teacher, he is impressed by the emphasis on basic education, adding that he is sure that education will be better off this time.

Also, at the Upper Chamber, Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, harped on the need for proper implementation of the budget.