The National Assembly has approved an extension of the 2024 Budget’s lifespan to June 2025.
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, disclosed this during the joint sitting of the National Assembly for the presentation of the 2025 budget proposal by President Bola Tinubu.
According to him, the extension is intended to ensure continuity in fiscal operations and the seamless execution of key government projects.
Commending Mr Tinubu’s Reform Agenda, Mr Akpabio said the President’s bold reforms have been central to advancing Nigeria’s economic and developmental goals.
Mr Akpabio, therefore, urged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, to prioritize their roles in the budget defence process, emphasizing the need for timely submissions and active participation.
He warned that the National Assembly would take decisive action against MDAs that fail to appear for budget defence sessions or cause unnecessary delays.
