Democracy Day: Tinubu to address joint national assembly session
President Bola Tinubu will address a joint session of the national assembly on June 12, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day.
The announcement was made on Tuesday during the inauguration of the inter-ministerial committee (IMC) responsible for organising the national celebration.
George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), inaugurated the committee at the Shehu Shagari Complex in Abuja.
Akume said the presidential address would be one of the major highlights of the programme approved for the commemoration.
He paid tribute to the heroes of the June 12, 1993 struggle and the late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, the presumed winner of the 1993 presidential election.
He said the anniversary provides an opportunity for the federal government to showcase its efforts in strengthening democratic institutions and advancing national development.
Akume urged members of the committee to begin work immediately, noting that there are only 10 days before the anniversary.
He said this year’s activities would reflect the nation’s mood and the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.
Other activities approved for the 27th Democracy Day celebration include a world press conference on June 4, special Juma’at prayers on June 5, a special interdenominational church service on June 7, Democracy Day public lecture on June 9, youth-and women programmes, June 10, and thepresidential broadcast on June 12.
The activities will conclude with a Democracy Day gala night on June 12.
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