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President Tinubu Addresses Joint Session of National Assembly on Democracy Day

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President Bola Tinubu will address a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives today to mark the nation's Democracy Day, following the cancellation of his nationwide broadcast on Wednesday. The session, which began at noon and is being held in the House chamber, will see the president deliver his Democracy Day address directly from the federal legislature.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Tinubu cancelled his nationwide broadcast on Democracy Day due to his scheduled attendance at the joint session of the National Assembly.
  • The president last attended a joint session of the National Assembly on 18 December when he presented the 2025 budget to the lawmakers.
  • The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion for the senators to proceed to the House of Representatives for a Joint Session to receive President Bola Tinubu in celebration of Nigeria's Democracy Day.
  • The senators were led by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the House chamber for the joint session, which began at 12:00 p.m.
  • The lawmakers arose for the National Anthem to commence the joint session, and President Tinubu has since taken his seat.
  • The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, warmly welcomed the arrival of President Tinubu and members of his entourage, praising the president's commitment to the development of the country.
  • The senate president commended President Tinubu for his economic policies, including the removal of fuel subsidy and proposing the Tax Reforms Bills.
  • President Tinubu was lauded for his boldness and belief in the future of Nigeria, particularly for speaking up during the June 12 saga 32 years ago.

Statistics:

  • The joint session of the National Assembly began at 12:00 p.m. sharp.
  • President Tinubu's nationwide broadcast was cancelled due to his attendance at the joint session.
  • The contract for the construction of the National Assembly building was estimated at ₦885 billion.
  • The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has been in office since June 2023.
  • The duration of the joint session has not been specified.
  • There has been no indication of a specific time frame for President Tinubu's address.

Sources:

  • A statement by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) attributed to Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations.
  • Premium Times – live updates on the proceedings of the session.

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