… Signs 2020 revised budget
President Buhari has approved the suspension of Ibrahim Magu as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), disclosed this on Friday in a statement by his Spokesman, Umar Gwandu.
He said Buhari has appointed the EFCC Head of Operations, Mohammed Umar, as the acting chairman.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as Ag. Chairman EFCC in order to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and other relevant laws.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has also approved that the EFCC Director of Operations, Mohammed Umar, should take charge and oversee the activities of the Commission pending the conclusion of the ongoing investigation and further directives in that regards.”
Similarly, President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the revised N10.8 trillion 2020 budget into law at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja at 11.06 am on Friday.
Buhari explained that the budget had to be revised because of the effect of coronavirus on the nation’s economy, adding that ministries, department and agencies will be given 15 per cent of their capital allocation by the end of the month
Present at the signing were Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, and Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari.
Others are the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and other principal officers.
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