Tight security in NASS as Tinubu set to present budget of N47.96tr
There is a heavy security presence at the National Assembly (NASS) complex in Abuja as President Bola Tinubu is set to present the 2025 budget to a joint session of lawmakers.
As of 8am, Senators and members of the House of Representatives are seen arriving at the Green Chamber, where the joint session will take place.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved an estimated expenditure of N47.96 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year on Monday.
Apart from beefing up security with reinforcement 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 instructed to stay home until after the budget presentation.
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 alongside the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen.
– Vanguard
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