BREAKING: Tinubu presents N47.96 Trillion 2025 budget to National Assembly

President Bola Tinubu arrived at the National Assembly on Wednesday for the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill before a joint session of lawmakers.

Accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu entered the chamber at 12:12 p.m.

Ahead of his arrival, key political figures, including APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, and various ministers, had gathered at the assembly complex.

During the session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio delivered his welcome address, praising Tinubu’s leadership and emphasizing the need for reforms. He remarked, “No state in Nigeria is under the flag of Boko Haram; this is made possible under your leadership.” Akpabio also stated, “We will not kill any reform in our interest. We cannot do the same thing over and over and expect a different result.”

“We increased 2025 budget by 50 percent. We have extended the 2024 to June 2025 and it will be brought before you soon.

The Senate President also asked President Tinubu to caution his minister to honour every invitation extended to them and that the National Assembly will exercise its power to anyone who choose to ignore their invitation.

The President of the Senate, Goodwill Akpabio has revealed that the National Assembly has decided to extend the 2024 budget to June 2025.

He said: “We increased 2025 budget by 50 percent. We have extended the 2024 to June 2025 and it will be brought before you soon.

The Senate President also asked President Tinubu to caution his minister to honour every invitation extended to them and that the National Assembly will exercise its power to anyone who choose to ignore their invitation.

As Tinubu begins his speech at 12.41pm, heavy security presence is currently seen at the National Assembly complex as President Ahmed Tinubu is at the National Assembly to present the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly.

As at 8:00 am Senators and members of the House of Representatives are seen arriving at the Green chamber where the joint session will take place .

Recall that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved N47.96trillion estimated expenditure for the 2025 fiscal year.

Apart from beefing up of security with reinforcements from security agencies, all business operators and ancillary service providers like banks and food vendors have been shut down for business today by the National Assembly management.

Visitors and non-essential staff members of the National Assembly have also been told to stay home till after the presentation of the budget.

Only staff members on essential duty and with accreditation are expected to report to work, while only a few reporters would also be allowed.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio is expected to preside over the joint session along side the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen .