In his speech, Nigeria Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki said that the ineffective implementation of past budgets and abandonment of projects have led to wastages that have negatively affected the nation's economy in the last 16 years. Saraki who stated this in his speech during the National Assembly's interactive session with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the 2016 budget on Wednesday, in Abuja, said in response to the unacceptable trend, the 8th National Assembly has stepped up its oversight functions to ensure that funds are spent ‘how’, ‘where’ and on ‘what’ they were earmarked for.

Furthermore, he noted that as economic diversification is crucial to the success of the nation's economy, the National Assembly is working to pass laws that will "boost internally generated revenues by plugging the loopholes that exist in our system, and encouraging the small and medium-scale business owners in our communities." Saraki who commended the over 100 CSOs that participated in the interactive session, said: "We know that the work ahead of us is necessary. We also know that the road ahead of us will be lined with challenges. However, we also know that we cannot do this alone. We need all hands on deck for this one.

"In this regard, in response to citizen’s concerns and public expectations, the 8th National Assembly through this platform and the various others that we have set up online, will continue to be accessible to you. We will work tirelessly to address your concerns’ after all, we are only here because of you," he said. According to the Senate President, the maiden interactive session between the National Assembly and CSOs on the 2016 budget was convened to allow both members of parliament and the CSOs to "explore new angles, consider fresh opinions and weigh new suggestions on the reasonable changes that need to be made, and on the best way to forge ahead with the 2016 appropriation process.

"This is not only an opportunity for you to air your views, it is also a window that has presented itself that will allow all of us to work together to pass a budget that we can all be proud of. "Therefore, I urge you all to feel free to point out your genuine concerns about the budget. Know that your relevant input is crucial towards ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Assembly to pass a document that we can all be proud of. "When the civil society of a nation is strong, loud and empowered - we are all better off for it. When the civil society is a part of the process - with seats of their own at the decision-making table - governments become more responsive and accountable," he said.

The Senate President also pledged that the observations - read complete article at http://www.exlinklodge.com/2016/02/ineffective-implementation-of-past.html

So let's make this year budget to count.

I agree with you as Senator John Owan Enoh Chairman senate committee on finance is of same opinion with you. I pledge to bring to your notice, reports that will further better our common progress as one Nigeria especially now that you stress on oversight functions...

ARE YOU GUYS GOING TO RIDE THIS KEKE CALLED NIGERIA FORWARD OR WILL YOU KEEP COMPLAINING ABOUT THE WORN OUT SEATS, COLOUR OF THE LEATHER, FUEL METER ETC TODAY THIS TOMORROW THAT! ENOUGH ALREADY. ARE YOU GUYS GOING TO RIDE THIS KEKE CALLED NIGERIA FORWARD OR WILL YOU KEEP COMPLAINING ABOUT THE WORN OUT SEATS, COLOUR OF THE LEATHER, FUEL METER ETC TODAY THIS TOMORROW THAT! ENOUGH ALREADY.

Ineffective implementation by an Ineffectual Buffoon.
Pa Shukwudi, come and listen to your Hero oo.

That means this one will be effectively used.

we knew but you are not in the position of who should tell us this i would have prefer someone else

Ineffective vs ineffectual, All na buffon