By Kebba AF Touray
Finance Minister Seedy Keita is expected to appear before the National Assembly today, Monday, June 16, 2025, to deliver a ministerial statement detailing the implementation and monitoring of the annual national budget.
The announcement was made by the Clerk of the National Assembly through the approved order paper for Monday, marking the official opening of the Second Ordinary Session of the legislature for the 2025 legislative year.
“In line with Standing Order 94 (1), the Finance Minister is scheduled to deliver Oral Ministerial Statement on the Implementation and Monitoring of the Annual Budget,” the Office of the Clerk stated.
The session is also expected to feature the first reading of The National Environment Management Bill, 2025, with Minister Baboucar Bouye — overseeing the Ministry of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination & Delivery — stepping in for Environment Minister Hamat Bah. The reading is being conducted in accordance with Standing Order 65.
The Finance Minister’s oral statement is seen as a key component of democratic governance, offering the legislature and the public an opportunity to examine how the government is executing its fiscal plan. The statement serves multiple purposes: enhancing transparency, promoting accountability, and providing updates on the country’s financial progress.
According to the Office of the Clerk, the statement enables lawmakers to question spending decisions, monitor policy outcomes, and ensure that budget allocations are translating into measurable results. It also serves as a mechanism to identify challenges and adjust policies where necessary.
Parliamentarians are expected to use the occasion to scrutinise the performance of various ministries, assess whether public funds are being used effectively, and offer feedback that may shape future budget proposals.
By addressing lawmakers directly, Minister Keita will not only report on progress but also reinforce the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and public trust.
