Saraki tells what to expect from National Assembly in 2017

Senate president Bukola Saraki has said the lawmakers would focus on making more laws that will promote the economy, enhance the budget process and support the fight against corruption.

Saraki gave this indication while speaking with State House correspondents after his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja yesterday. He said:

"In 2017, our attention will be on the economy because that is really a major issue for us as a country. We want to see some of the economic bills put forward passed, to see that there is greater improvement in budget process in 2017, and to see that government implements the budget early.

“Also, one of our pet projects is made-in-Nigeria products. We want to see that government continues to support Nigerians in this area so that we can begin to cushion the difficult times Nigerians are going through.

“So, 2017 is very important to us and I think, on the part of National Assembly, we will continue to give our support to ensure that the right things are done."