National Assembly Set To Hear Address From Tinubu On Wednesday

National Assembly Set To Hear Address From Tinubu On Wednesday

President Bola Tinubu is set to deliver a significant address during a Joint Sitting of the National Assembly, marking 25 years of uninterrupted democracy and legislative practice in Nigeria………..CONTINUE READING

Scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the event will commence at 10:00 am in the Green Chamber of the House of Representatives Building, located within the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The session, as per a statement jointly issued by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Senate Spokesman, and Rep. Akin Rotimi, House Spokesman, will be marked by various activities.

Key highlights include a keynote speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and commemorative lectures themed “25 Years of the National Assembly: Lessons & Opportunities,” to be delivered by Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Senator David Mark, and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar.

Post the joint sitting, there will be the unveiling and commissioning of the National Assembly Library Complex, named the Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu Building, followed by a tour of the newly inaugurated facility.

The statement acknowledges the birth of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic on May 29, 1999, marking the country’s return to civilian rule after various periods of military intervention. Since then, Nigeria has experienced its longest period of uninterrupted legislative practice, witnessing six electoral cycles and a smooth alternation of power between political parties.

In response to this milestone, H.E. Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly, emphasized the resilience and enduring strength of Nigeria’s democratic institutions. He described the event as a fitting tribute to the collective commitment to the nation’s progress.

Echoing similar sentiments, Speaker of the House Hon. Abbas Tajudeen highlighted the significance of reflecting on the lessons learned and the opportunities ahead as Nigeria’s democratic journey continues.

The event will be attended by distinguished guests, including the Vice President, Deputy President of the Senate, Deputy Speaker of the House, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief of Staff to the President, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Clerk to the National Assembly, and other notable dignitaries

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