On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu addressed lawmakers during his presentation of the 2025 budget at the National Assembly, playfully telling them they were “all re-elected” after mistakenly referring to the 10th Senate as the 11th.
His light-hearted comment, made after the correction, sparked laughter and applause from the legislators, lightening the atmosphere of the event.
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“In fulfilment of one of my constitutional duties and with an unyielding commitment to rebuilding Nigeria towards ensuring that we remain steadfast on a journey to a prosperous future, I hereby present the 2025 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly,” Tinubu said.
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When lawmakers reminded the President that they were the 10th National Assembly, he responded with a touch of humor, saying, “10th? I wrote 11th, which means you’re all re-elected.”
The President arrived at the National Assembly precisely at 12:14 p.m., where he was officially welcomed by lawmakers and senior government officials.
The budget proposal, totaling ₦47.96 trillion, outlines the expenditure priorities for 2025. Key allocations and their implications will be discussed in future sessions.
