President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly to present Nigeria's 2025 national budget, following multiple delays. Accompanied by key officials, he was received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. This marks the start of the budget's review by lawmakers.
On December 18, 2024, President Bola Tinubu arrived at the National Assembly to present Nigeria's 2025 national budget. His timely arrival brought an end to several delays that had postponed the presentation. Tinubu, who arrived at 12:10 PM, was accompanied by several high-ranking officials from the executive branch.
Earlier, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, arrived with members of the party’s National Working Committee in preparation for the budget presentation. Upon his arrival, President Tinubu was warmly received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.
This presentation is crucial as it outlines the government’s financial and developmental priorities for the year ahead. Following the presentation, lawmakers will begin their review and discussions on the proposed budget, which covers various key areas such as infrastructure, education, security, and healthcare.