Tinubu has withheld assent to the National Assembly Library Trust Fund amendment bill over legal concerns
President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill 2025.
The amendment aims to expand the National Assembly Library Trust Fund’s scope and propose new ways to fund its activities.
The Speaker of the House Rep. Tajudeen Abbas disclosed the development on Tuesday while reading President Tinubu’s letter at Tuesday’s Plenary.
“ I write to inform you of my decision to decline assent to the National Assembly Library Trust Fund Establishment Amendment Bill 2025.Â
“Notwithstanding the laudable objectives of the legislation, certain provisions contained therein go against the settled law and policies of the federal government of Nigeria as it relates to funding of agencies under the National Assembly, taxation of national entities, public service remuneration, as well as age and year of service, among others,” the letter reads
“If this bill becomes law, these provisions will establish an unsustainable precedent against the public interest,” Tinubu warned
Following the reasons given, President Tibubu stated that he will not be granting presidential assent to the bill at the moment.
He, however, urged the House to take necessary steps to fix the identified issues with the legislation.
“I hope that the House of Representatives will take necessary steps to fix the identified issues with the legislation,” he added.
