The 2025 budget proposal, totaling ₦47.9 trillion, marks President Bola Tinubu’s second presentation to the 10th National Assembly, drawing varied reactions from lawmakers across both chambers.
Senator Titus Zam (Benue North-West) voiced optimism about the administration’s focus on national security. Meanwhile, Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) stressed that Nigerians are more interested in the practical impact of the budget on their daily lives than in the figures presented.
Senator Victor Umeh (Anambra Central) noted that effective implementation could tackle the country’s socio-economic challenges, while Chinedu Oga, representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency in Ebonyi State, assured Nigerians of thorough legislative scrutiny before approval.
Similarly, Isiyaka Ibrahim (Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, Ogun State) expressed confidence in the budget’s potential to stabilize ongoing reforms under the Tinubu administration.
Many lawmakers echoed the need for the budget to deliver measurable improvements in the lives of citizens, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in implementation.
As deliberations on the budget commence, Nigerians are eager to see how the proposal aligns with the country’s developmental objectives and addresses critical national issues.
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