In a display of heightened security measures, the National Assembly was tightly secured today as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the N47 trillion 2025 Federal Government Budget. The atmosphere at the National Assembly was marked by robust security operations involving personnel from the Nigerian Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies, ensuring the safety of all lawmakers, government officials, and citizens present for the significant occasion.
The event, which marks an important moment in Nigeria’s fiscal year, was attended by key members of the federal government, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The budget presentation, regarded as a vital tool for shaping Nigeria’s economic direction, was closely monitored, with strict access controls enforced across the National Assembly Complex to maintain order and ensure security.
President Tinubu’s N47 trillion budget focuses on strategic priorities for the 2025 fiscal year, including infrastructural development, national security, healthcare, education, and job creation. This ambitious budget is expected to significantly impact various sectors, stimulating growth and addressing critical national challenges. The President expressed optimism that the budget would foster sustainable economic development and bring about necessary reforms to improve the living standards of Nigerians.
The heightened security was prompted by the high-profile nature of the event and the desire to safeguard both the public and legislative process amid ongoing concerns about national security. Several security checkpoints were established around the National Assembly premises, and personnel were stationed in strategic locations to monitor the flow of attendees.
Senate President Akpabio and Speaker Abbas commended the security agencies for their efforts in ensuring a peaceful and secure environment for the proceedings, noting that the security measures were essential for the smooth delivery of the President’s budget address.
The 2025 budget, which is a key part of President Tinubu’s administration’s vision for economic rejuvenation, will now be scrutinized by lawmakers as they begin deliberations and adjustments. The National Assembly is expected to make recommendations, after which the budget will be passed into law.