The senate and house of representatives will hold a joint sitting on Wednesday to mark 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in the country.
Joint sessions of the senate and house of representatives are uncommon, with the exception of the president’s budget presentation.
President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the national assembly library and give a speech on the status of the country at the joint sitting, according to a statement released by Magaji Tambawal, clerk of the national parliament.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governor Abdul Rahman Abdul Rasaq of Kwara and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor of Imo Hope Uzodinma, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume are also anticipated at the meeting.
Others are Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to the president; and Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT).
Gbajabiamila, who served as speaker of the 9th house (2019-2023), will deliver a paper on ‘Reflections on the House’, while David Mark, president of the 6th & 7th senate (2007-2015), will speak on ‘Reflections on the Senate’.
Abdulsalami Abubakar, former head of state, will also deliver a paper on ‘Reflections on the Journey to Democracy’.
