On December 18, 2024, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill, amounting to N47.96 trillion, to a joint session of the National Assembly. The President arrived at the National Assembly chambers at 12:12 p.m., accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Prior to Tinubu’s arrival, key government officials, including APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, and several ministers, had gathered for the session.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in his welcome address, emphasized the need for reforms and announced the extension of the 2024 budget to June 2025. He noted a 50% increase in the 2025 budget and urged the President to ensure that his ministers honor invitations from the National Assembly, warning that failure to comply would result in decisive actions by lawmakers.
The presentation began at 12:41 p.m. under tight security at the National Assembly complex. Earlier, senators and House members had assembled in the Green Chamber for the session, while businesses within the complex, including banks and food vendors, were temporarily closed for the event.
This follows the Federal Executive Council’s approval on Monday of the N47.96 trillion estimated expenditure for the 2025 fiscal year.