President Muhammadu Buhari

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2021 budget estimate at a joint session of both chambers of the National Assembly today.

Senate President Ahmed Lawan announced this on Wednesday while giving conditions to guide the budget presentation.

He said because of the COVID-19 pandemic, arrangements were being made to ensure social distancing in the House, and that all participants were mandated to wear face masks.

He also said that only key and relevant people would be allowed by the Senate to accompany President Buhari to the National Assembly and that people who had little to do with the budget would join virtually.

Before President Buhari submits the proposed budget, the lawmakers will be expected to consider and pass the 2021-2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP).