“Sometimes, in order to rebuild, you have to live with some inconveniences. Our country, Nigeria, is a great and blessed country,” Mr Bagudu stated.
He noted that tolerance and collaboration are important in transforming Nigeria.
“What is happening in our country is obvious to someone visiting a construction site. We are very clear that we are on the right path,” said Mr Bagudu.
The Deutsche Bank-domiciled assets of Doraville Properties, run by the Bagudus in the British island of Jersey, have been identified as stolen from the Nigerian treasury.
Mr Bagudu said the government’s decision to base the 2024 budget on a foreign exchange benchmark of N800 to a dollar was strategic.
President Bola Tinubu says none of his appointees would be allowed to give excuses for non-performance in their duties and responsibilities.
Depriving the country of $150 million as it endures a steep crunch in cash and forex may complicate the president’s avowed efforts to mollify the hardship ravaging Nigerian masses.
According to budget minister Atiku Bagudu, the challenges posed by climate change are formidable.
Also, the representatives of the Federal Inland Revenue Service were rejected by the House Committee on Appropriation.
A close look at some of the estimates throws up some urgent questions and concerns.
