President Bola Tinubu is set to address the National Assembly in a joint session on Wednesday, as announced by Sani Tambawal, the clerk of the National Assembly.
In a statement released early Tuesday, Tambawal informed that the president would speak to lawmakers in the newly renovated chamber to mark 25 years of democracy in Nigeria.
“This is to inform Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members that as part of the event to commemorate 25 years of unbroken democracy and Legislature in Nigeria, there will be a joint sitting of both the Senate and the House of Representatives on Wednesday, 29 May 2024.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR will address the joint sitting on the state of the nation and also commission the National Assembly Library.
“Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members are expected to be seated by 9 a.m.,” the statement reads.
It is noteworthy that President Tinubu has ordered a low-key celebration for his first year in office.