The early hours of Friday, the 2025 budget presentation was suspended by the Ogun State House of Assembly until further notice.
In a statement issued by the Clerk, Sakiru Adebakin announced the development but he did not give the reasons for such postponement.
Adebakin said, “a new date for the presentation of the annual budget would be announced later.”
Sources have it that the legislature had to delay the presentation because Governor Dapo Abiodun was on a trip to France.
On Friday, he posted on his X handle, saying, “I had the honour of joining the Nigerian delegation to welcome His Excellency, President @officialABAT, during his strategic meeting with President @EmmanuelMacron at the Palais des L’Élysée in Paris.
“During the discussions, President Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with France, particularly in key areas such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense.
“He highlighted Nigeria’s immense investment potential, especially in agriculture, the blue economy, and youth development, inviting deeper collaboration between both nations.”