President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the House of Representatives to seek the review of 2022 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
In the letter read by the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the Plenary, on Thursday, Buhari stated that the revision became necessary, as the 2022 budget deficit is projected to increase to N7.35 trillion, representing 3.99 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The letter reads in part: “As you are aware Mr Speaker, the new development both in the global economy as well as the domestic economy have necessitated the revision of the 2022 fiscal framework on which the 2022 budget was based.
“The total budget deficit is projected to increase by N965.42 billion to N7.35 trillion representing 3.99 percent of the GDP. The increment of deficit will be financed by a new borrowings from the domestic market.
“Given the urgency of the request for revision of the 2022 fiscal framework and 2022 budget amendment, I seek the corporation of the National Assembly for expeditious action on this request.”
After reading the letter, he referred it to the House Committee on Finance for further legislative action.