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President Bola Tinubu has resumed his duties at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Images released from the State House on Monday depicted the President at his desk, receiving a briefing from Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

The announcement stated, “President Bola Tinubu at his desk this morning, following his return from a two-week vacation. Mr. President was briefed by Zaccheus Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Abuja, Monday, October 21, 2024.”

Tinubu returned to Abuja on Saturday after a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom and France. He had departed on Wednesday, October 2, as indicated in a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

Onanuga noted, “President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja today for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation, part of his annual leave. He plans to utilize this time for a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms. He will return to the country once his leave concludes.”

On October 11, the President traveled from the UK to Paris for “an important engagement,” as shared by his Senior Special Assistant on Political and Other Matters, Ibrahim Masari, in a tweet that Friday.

His return comes amid concerns regarding delays in presenting the 2025 appropriation bill. Last week, the House of Representatives reminded President Tinubu about the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which requires that the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) be submitted to the National Assembly at least three months before the annual budget.

This requirement ensures that the MTEF, detailing the government’s fiscal policies, spending priorities, and macroeconomic framework, effectively informs the budget preparation process. The timeline promotes a transparent and structured approach to budgeting, allowing for comprehensive discussions and assessments of the proposed fiscal strategies prior to their implementation in the budget.

Thus, the House has expressed concerns about the limited time remaining in the year to adequately review and pass the MTEF, Fiscal Strategy Paper, and the 2025 Budget Estimates.