Security has been tightened around the National Assembly Complex in Abuja as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill.
Tinubu is set to present a proposed budget of ₦47.96 trillion to a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives today, Wednesday, December 18.
According to The Nation, armed police officers have been stationed at strategic points, including the Main Gate (MOPOL), Villa Gate, and Annex Gates, with access restricted to individuals with proper accreditation.
Despite the heightened security, the accreditation process has reportedly been smooth and incident-free. However, human and vehicular movement has been significantly restricted, leaving the usually bustling complex unusually quiet. The typically lively foyer and corridors are also deserted ahead of the budget presentation.
President Tinubu’s presentation follows his earlier submission of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for 2025-2027.