President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to confer National Honours on selected legislators as part of the Democracy Day celebrations scheduled for June 12, 2025.
The announcement was made in a statement released on Sunday by Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., the House of Representatives’ spokesman, in Abuja.
According to the statement, a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly will be held on Thursday, June 12, with President Tinubu serving as the special guest of honour. He is also expected to address the joint session of lawmakers.
“The programme will also feature goodwill messages from former presiding officers of the National Assembly and the conferment of National Honours on select legislators by Mr President,” Rotimi Jr. stated.
The theme for this year’s celebration is:
“26 Years of Democracy: Renewing Our Commitment to National Development.”
Rotimi Jr. emphasized that the special sitting marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s democratic journey, highlighting the National Assembly’s role in promoting accountability, protecting democratic institutions, and supporting national growth over the past 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule.
He also encouraged citizens to reflect on the nation’s progress, urging them to embrace the spirit of Democracy Day as a time for renewed patriotism and unity.
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