President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declined to sign the National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill, 2025, citing inconsistencies with existing federal laws and governance frameworks.
In a formal communication read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Tinubu acknowledged the intent behind the bill but noted that several of its provisions contradict established legal and policy standards of the federal government.
“Notwithstanding the laudable objectives of the legislation, certain provisions contained therein go against the settled law and policies of the Federal Government of Nigeria,” the president said in his letter.
He pointed out that the bill touches on sensitive areas such as:
Funding mechanisms for National Assembly agencies
Taxation policies affecting national entities
Public service remuneration structures
Age and years of service limits within public institutions
Tinubu warned that the bill, if passed into law in its current form, could create legal and financial complications.
“If this bill becomes law, these provisions will establish an unsustainable precedent against the public interest,” he added.
The president urged the National Assembly to revisit the proposed amendments and align them with existing policies.
“I hope that the House of Representatives will take necessary steps to fix the identified issues with the legislation,” he concluded.
The National Assembly Library Trust Fund Amendment Bill, 2025 aims to enhance the financing and efficiency of the National Assembly’s library services.
However, the president’s rejection signals the need for a more carefully balanced approach that aligns with broader public sector governance rules.
