{"id":92270,"date":"2025-12-18T07:23:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T07:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/national-assembly-concludes-seven-week-budget-session"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:49:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:49:49","slug":"national-assembly-concludes-seven-week-budget-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/national-assembly-concludes-seven-week-budget-session","title":{"rendered":"National Assembly Concludes Seven-Week Budget Session"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The National Assembly on Wednesday wrapped up its fourth ordinary session of the 2025 legislative year, concluding seven weeks of deliberations that centered on the 2026 national budget, the review of bills and motions, committee reports, and ministerial questioning.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Speaker described the sitting\u2014said to be among the lengthiest and busiest of the year\u2014as significant for both the volume and weight of parliamentary business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis was precisely a seven-week ordinary session with lots of businesses, prominent among which was the consideration and approval of the estimates of revenue and expenditure of the Republic of The Gambia for the fiscal year 2026 with thorough scrutiny; the session also witnessed first and second readings of some important bills by honorable ministers and members for consideration by this Assembly, including other important motions and reports,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>As lawmakers adjourned, the Speaker urged members to reflect on the institution\u2019s work and the responsibilities that lie ahead, underscoring that legislative duties continue beyond the chamber.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us continue to engage with our constituents, seek their feedback, and work collaboratively across party lines for the greater good of our nation,\u201d he said. \u201cFinally, Honourable members, I want to express my appreciation for your commitment, passion, and dedication to the service of our country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In moving the motion to adjourn sine die, the Deputy Majority Leader, Abdoulie Ceesay, who represents Old Yundum, recounted the legislature\u2019s activities between late October and mid-December. During that period, he said, lawmakers scrutinized and approved the national budget, passed bills, adopted committee reports, and posed oral questions to cabinet ministers as part of their oversight duties.<\/p>\n<p>Ministers from multiple sectors appeared before the Assembly to address questions linked to their portfolios, while standing and select committees presented reports that were debated and adopted. Mr. Ceesay noted that lawmakers also approved key motions related to public finance, anti-corruption oversight, and investigations into asset disposals.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the Assembly remains committed to accountability and effective oversight despite the demands of the legislative year. With elections approaching, he said, members are expected to continue engaging responsibly and upholding their duties to the public.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The National Assembly on Wednesday wrapped up its fourth ordinary session of the 2025 legislative year, concluding seven weeks of deliberations that centered on the 2026 national budget, the review of bills and motions, committee reports, and ministerial questioning. 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