It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to this 3-day National Assembly’s 2017 Budget hearing organized by the Joint Committees of Appropriations. This is the first public hearing on the Budget that brings together all stakeholders involved in the budget process.
Distinguished Guests,
We are at a crucial stage in our national development. This cannot be overstated! You will agree with me that the current state of the economy is needing of, among others, a credible budget that will stimulate real economic activities, fix our critical infrastructure and provide cushion for the poor and vulnerable.
