Liberian President Submits $851.8 Million Draft National Budget Amid Legislative Stalemate

Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has presented the draft Fiscal Year 2025 National Budget to the Legislature, outlining a total expenditure of $851.8 million.

The proposed budget focuses on advancing key development priorities, including: Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure, National Security,

The administration emphasized that the budget reflects its commitment to driving sustainable development and addressing the nation’s pressing needs.

The budget submission comes at a challenging time, with the House of Representatives embroiled in a leadership crisis.

Disputes between rival political blocs have created a legislative stalemate, sparking concerns over the potential delays in the budget’s deliberation and approval.

The leadership impasse raises questions about the government’s ability to implement critical programs and initiatives funded by the proposed budget.

Stakeholders are urging swift resolution of the crisis to ensure that the administration’s priorities are not derailed.

President Boakai has called on lawmakers to expedite their discussions and work collaboratively to approve the budget in a timely manner.

 

 

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