President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address a joint session of Nigeria's National Assembly on December 19, 2025, to present the proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill. This annual fiscal event follows formal notifications to lawmakers. Security measures will ensure smooth proceedings at the assembly complex.
The presentation marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria's legislative calendar, where the executive branch submits its spending proposals for parliamentary review and approval. Scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, President Tinubu will deliver the budget as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Preparations began with a letter dated December 17, 2025, from Adm. Essien Eyo Essien, Secretary of Human Resources and Staff Development, acting on behalf of Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana. The document informed the deputy clerk and department heads about the upcoming address. A separate communication from the Presidency is set to be read on the House of Representatives floor on Thursday, December 18, alerting members and staff to the president's appearance.
To maintain order, all accredited personnel must report to their posts by 11:00 a.m., after which access to the National Assembly complex will be limited. Unauthorized individuals are urged to avoid the area. Staff, excluding key clerks and their deputies, have been directed to park at the Annex or the new car park near the NASS Gate.
This procedure underscores the routine yet significant nature of the budget transmission, enabling lawmakers to scrutinize and debate the government's fiscal plans for the coming year.
