The joint sitting of Nigeria's Senate and House of Representatives marks 25 years of uninterrupted democracy, with President Bola Tinubu set to deliver a pivotal State of the Nation address. The event, rare outside of budget presentations, will feature reflections from prominent political figures on the country's democratic journey.
The Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives are set to convene a historic joint sitting on Wednesday to commemorate 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in the country. This rare event, aside from the president's budget presentation, underscores the significance of the occasion. President Bola Tinubu is slated to deliver a pivotal address on the state of the nation during this assembly, alongside inaugurating the National Assembly library.
In attendance will be prominent figures including Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara and chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo, and George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation. Additionally, Femi Gbajabiamila, former Speaker of the 9th House, will present a paper titled 'Reflections on the House', while David Mark, former President of the 6th and 7th Senate, will speak on 'Reflections on the Senate'. Abdulsalami Abubakar, a former head of state, will also contribute with a paper titled 'Reflections on the Journey to Democracy'.
This gathering of key political figures and stakeholders aims to provide comprehensive reflections on the nation's democratic journey, highlighting achievements, challenges, and the path forward.
