Tinubu Asked to Present 2025 Budget as National Assembly Resumes

Nigeria’s National Assembly Eagerly Awaits President Tinubu’s 2025 Budget Presentation.

The National Assembly is gearing up for the presentation of the 2025 budget, emphasizing the importance of timely submission to facilitate thorough review. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele stressed that the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper must be ready before the 2025 Appropriation Bill can be presented.

 Key Expectations:

– President Tinubu’s Presentation: The National Assembly anticipates President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget and the new MTEF.
– Constitution Review: The Senate is concurrently reviewing the 1999 Constitution, aiming for a December 2025 deadline for definitive outcomes.
– Public Engagement: The House Committee on Constitution Review has received 305 memoranda from the public and 150 constitution alteration bills from members, reflecting significant public engagement.

 Constitution Review Committee’s Objectives:

– Address pressing issues
– Align laws with public needs
– Foster a truly federative approach to public governance

As the National Assembly prepares for the budget presentation, they reaffirm their commitment to ensuring thorough review and effective governance.