President Bola Tinubu is set to confer National Honours on distinguished legislators on 12 June as part of the activities marking this year’s Democracy Day.
This was stated by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., in Abuja on Sunday.
The leadership and members of the House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, 12 June. The President, who is expected to be the special guest of honour, will address the joint sitting of the legislators.
“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. said.
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The House Spokesman added that the theme for this year’s celebration is: “26 Years of Democracy: Renewing Our Commitment to National Development.”
He explained that the Joint Sitting represents a significant moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey and underscores the pivotal role of the National Assembly in safeguarding democratic values, fostering accountability, and advancing national development over the past 26 years of uninterrupted civilian rule.
He urged Nigerians to embrace the spirit of Democracy Day as a time for reflection, renewed patriotism, and a commitment to building a more inclusive, prosperous, and united nation.
