Budget: Senators begin plenary, await Buhari’s arrival

Senators have commenced plenary sitting to discuss few issues as they await the arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari for the 2019 budget presentation.

Senate President Bukola Saraki, who is presiding over the plenary session, arrived the Red Chamber at exactly 10:45am.

Subsequently, actual plenary commenced at 10:45am where the senators adopted their votes and proceedings for Tuesday’s sitting.

The senators are currently awaiting Buhari’s arrival.

Meanwhile, a source said the president is expected to present the budget at 12noon and not the 11am earlier requested.