In celebration of Democracy Day 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Thursday, June 12, confer National Honours on selected members of the National Assembly.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., in Abuja on Sunday.
According to the statement, the leadership and members of the House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly scheduled to hold on Democracy Day.
President Tinubu is expected to serve as the Special Guest of Honour at the event and will deliver a national address to the 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,” Rep. Rotimi Jr. said.
The House Spokesman also revealed that the theme for this year’s Democracy Day celebration is:
“26 Years of Democracy: Renewing Our Commitment to National Development.”
He emphasized that the joint sitting marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s democratic journey, reinforcing the crucial role of the National Assembly in protecting democratic principles, promoting transparency, and driving national progress.
Rotimi Jr. called on Nigerians to reflect on the nation’s democratic achievements and embrace the spirit of the occasion.
“Democracy Day is a time for reflection, renewed patriotism, and a collective commitment to building a more inclusive, united, and prosperous Nigeria,” he added.
The June 12 Democracy Day commemorates Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999 and honours the legacy of the 1993 presidential election widely believed to have been won by late Chief Moshood Abiola.
