Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC’s) N55.8 billion 2013 budget has passed through the second reading at the House of Representatives.
A total of N14.6 billion is meant for the recurrent expenditure, while N 7.3 billion is intended to be transferred to the Federation Accounts.
The sum of N10 billion has been set aside as the universal service fund, while N19.3 billion is earmarked for capital and special projects.
Debating the budget, Rep. Oyetunde Ojo ( APC-Ekiti), who is the Chairman, House Committee on Communications, said the passage of the budget was critical to the provision of information technology in Nigerian schools.
He urged members to ensure the passage of the budget as it would impact positively on the economy.
In his contribution , Rep. Forte Dike ( APGA-Anambra) said that the budget was reasonable and called on other government agencies to emulate the commission.
He said that the commission had played a pivotal role in the country’s communication sector.
Also speaking, Rep. Dakuku Peterside ( PDP-Rivers) said that the commission’s budget was critical to the country’s economic growth.
According to him, the passage of the budget will enable the commission to discharge its statutory responsibilities.