Speaker Tajudeen Urges Tinubu to Submit 2027 Budget Estimates

On Tuesday, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, called on President Bola Tinubu to submit the 2027 budget estimates and the 2027–2029 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) to the National Assembly for legislative scrutiny. This request was made during the welcome address to lawmakers returning from their annual recess.

Tajudeen emphasized that early submission of these fiscal documents would allow adequate time for examination and facilitate the timely passage of the 2027 Appropriation Bill. He also highlighted the House's commitment to addressing outstanding constitutional amendment proposals, including the State Police Bill and the Reserved Seats for Women Bill.

Tajudeen reaffirmed the 10th Assembly's dedication to safeguarding the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement the Electoral Act faithfully. He proposed a focused 100-day legislative program to expedite legislative business and improve attendance at plenary and committee sittings.