Happening Now: Gov Douye Diri Presents N480.99bn 2024 Appropriation Bill

 Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri presents N480.99bn 2024 Appropriation Bill, christened “Budget of Sustainable and Shared Prosperity” to the State House of Assembly.




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