Capacity-Building Workshop on National Budget Oversight Convened in Abuja
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What happened
The Senate Press Corps announced a capacity-building workshop scheduled for September 28 at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The event is focused on strengthening legislative oversight and media scrutiny to curb unlawful insertions and other practices that undermine the integrity of Nigeria’s national budget. Presentations will cover budget transparency, legislative scrutiny, and responsible public expenditure.
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Why it matters
The workshop aims to bring together key stakeholders to discuss the national budget process. Presenting papers include the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and Auwal Rafsanjani, Executive Director of CISLAC. The discussions are intended to enhance accountability regarding public expenditure.
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Who's involved
- NigeriaThe sovereign state whose budget integrity is the subject of the oversight discussions.
- Civil Society Legislative Advocacy CentreA civil society organization participating in the capacity-building discussions.
- National AssemblyThe location where the capacity-building workshop on budget matters will be held.
- Oluseun OnigbindeA budget expert scheduled to present at the workshop.
- Abubakar Atiku BaguduThe Minister of Budget and Economic Planning scheduled to present on the national budget process.
- Auwal Musa RafsanjaniThe Executive Director of CISLAC scheduled to present at the workshop.
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre
nonprofit organization in Abuja, Nigeria
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National Assembly
lower house of the French Parliament under the Fifth Republic
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