The Federal Government has forwarded a request to the Senate, seeking approval for the repayment of N148.14 billion to five states.
The request is contained in a letter read on the floor of the upper chamber by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan at plenary on tuesday.
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The refund will be done in form of promissory note payable to five states for the rehabilitation of the Federal highways in the country.
A breakdown shows that River State will collect the highest amount of N78.9 billion; followed by Bayelsa State with N38.4b, Other beneficiaries include Cross River(N18.3billion), Ondo State(7.8), and Osun State with (N4.5billion)
Edited by Tunde Orebiyi.