The Senate has stepped down the consideration of the 98.5 billion naira Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2024.

The resolution stemmed from arguments by Senators that the supplementary budget lacked a profile, including budget performance, sources of revenue, and target areas where the money would be spent.

Lending his voice to contribute to the debate, Senator EDE DAFIONE (Delta Central) stated that the FCT supplementary budget lacked a breakdown of items and associated costs and called for explanations before the bill would scale second reading.

Also speaking, Senator SANI MUSA (Niger East) said there was no need to debate a budget lacking in essentials.

Ruling on the contributions, the President of the Senate, GODSWILL AKPABIO asked that the bill be withdrawn until the details are ready and made available to the Senators on the floor of the red chamber.