Outrage as Buhari approves N37bn for the renovation of ‘N7bn worth’ NASS complex

The approval of N37 billion for the renovation of the National Assembly (NASS) complex in Abuja has sparked criticisms from Nigerians on social media.

WuzupNigeria reports that the Senate President Ahmad Lawan told newsmen at a press conference in Abuja on Monday that the president, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) approved the fund.

Though the fund was not included in the NASS 2020 budget, it was captured in the budget of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA).

Since the report emerged on the internet, some Nigerians have been fuming and condemning what they described as an over-bloated budget.

Some argued that building of the complex cost N7 billion when it was built 20 years ago

The NASS complex was built in 1999 at a cost of nearly $35.18 million (N12.7 billion at present exchange rate) and the contract was awarded to ITB Nigeria, on February 18, 1996, through the Department of a public building, of the FCDA, Abuja.