The Senate and the House of Representatives have passed the 2.17 trillion naira 2023 supplementary appropriation bill after a third reading.

Before the passage of the bill, the Senate adopted the report of the harmonised sittings of both red and green chambers on the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill as submitted by the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator SOLOMON OLAMILEKAN ADEOLA.

The bill expeditiously scaled readings in both upper and lower chambers as lawmakers said it was for the benefit of the country.

President BOLA TINUBU had written the National Assembly seeking the approval of the 2023 supplementary budget to address labour wage adjustments, security, and more.