Security was stepped up at the National Assembly Complex on Thursday as President Bola Tinubu prepared to address a joint sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives for the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill.
A heavy deployment of armed police officers was seen at major entry points into the complex, including the Main (MOPOL) Gate, the Villa Gate and the Annex Gates, as authorities tightened access ahead of the president’s arrival.
Only accredited persons were allowed into the premises, with security operatives turning back anyone without valid clearance. Despite the heightened measures, accreditation was orderly and proceeded without any reported incidents.
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Movement within and around the complex was also restricted, leading to an unusually calm atmosphere.
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The typically busy foyers and corridors were largely deserted, while both human and vehicular traffic were kept to a minimum.
President Tinubu is expected to present the 2026 budget proposal, estimated at N54.46 trillion, to lawmakers at about 2pm.
