Nigeria, Aug. 26 -- Despite public outcry that the National Assembly's budget is too much and too opaque, an official has asked that it be increased.

The Executive Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), Ahmed Amshi, on Tuesday, called on the federal government to increase the National Assembly's annual budget.

He said the budgetary allocation of N125 billion is not enough to fund the institution.

Mr Amshi made the call when he received a delegation of the Benue State House of Assembly Commission (BSHAC) led by the chairman, Sylvester Atachin.

"The National Assembly's budget is not enough and we seek an increase to enable us achieve more and ensure stability in the legislative arm of government," he said.

Mr Amsh...