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‎June 12: President Tinubu to confer national honours on select legislators

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‎President Bola Tinubu would on June 12 confer National Honours on selected legislators in commemoration of Democracy Day.

‎By Ikenna Osuoha

‎President Bola Tinubu would on June 12 confer National Honours on selected legislators in commemoration of Democracy Day.

‎This is contained in a statement by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. in Abuja on Sunday.

‎The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the leadership and Members of the House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12.

‎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.

‎The House Spokesman said 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.

‎He said that it 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 civil rule.

‎He urged Nigerians to embrace the spirit of Democracy Day as a time for reflection, renewed patriotism, and commitment to building a more inclusive, prosperous, and united nation. (NAN