President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has withheld his assent to the National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill, 2025, citing legal and financial concerns.
In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, President Tinubu acknowledged the bill’s good intentions but noted that several of its provisions conflict with existing federal laws and policies
“While the bill pursues commendable objectives, some of its provisions are inconsistent with established laws and policies of the Federal Government of Nigeria,” Tinubu wrote.
He raised objections regarding the proposed funding mechanism, taxation of federal entities, public service compensation, as well as age and service limits. The President cautioned that approving the bill in its current form could establish a problematic legal precedent.
The President urged the lawmakers to revise the bill to fit constitutional and fiscal standards.
The amendment seeks to broaden the mandate of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund and introduce new funding strategies.
With the President’s rejection, the bill now returns to the National Assembly for possible revision or override.
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