President Bola Tinubu has rejected the National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill 2025.
He stated that several parts of the proposed bill go against the constitution, existing government policies, and financial guidelines.
In a message sent to the House of Representatives and read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu said although the idea behind the bill is good, some of its sections could cause problems if passed into law.
He pointed to issues around how funds would be managed for agencies under the National Assembly, tax matters, civil service salary structures, and rules on retirement age and service years.
He warned that signing the bill in its current form would create a risky pattern that could affect public interest and damage already established systems within the government.
While he did not break down all the conflicting parts, he made it clear that the bill could weaken the control and coordination of public institutions.
Tinubu asked lawmakers to review the bill and fix the errors so it can align with the constitution and current policies.
The amendment seeks to change the original law that set up the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, aiming to boost funding and broaden its services.
With this rejection, the bill has been returned to the House for further consideration.
