The bill was rejected on Wednesday after failing a voice vote called by Ike Ekweremadu.
Consequently, the bill, SB 112, failed to scale second reading for committee stage.
It sought one per cent of federally generated revenue as special grant for Lagos State in view of the former Nigeria capital’s socio-economic significance.
Details soonThe Bill for Federal Grants to Lagos State in recognition of its strategic socio-economic significance SB.122 does not pass 2nd reading.— Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) October 5, 2016