Democracy Day: Tinubu to address National Assembly June 12

President Bola Tinubu will address a joint session of the National Assembly on June 12.

This will be part of activities marking this year’s Democracy Day celebration.

The address is among a series of official events lined up by the Federal Government to commemorate the 2026 Democracy Day, according to the Inter-Ministerial Committee inaugurated on Tuesday to coordinate the nationwide programme.

Other activities lined up for the celebration included a World Press Conference on June 4, special Juma’at prayers on June 5, an inter-denominational church service on June 7, a Democracy Day public lecture on June 9, youth and women-oriented programmes on June 10, a presidential broadcast on June 12, and a Democracy Day Gala night.

Inaugurating the committee, the Federal Government paid tribute to the late Chief MKO Abiola and other heroes of the June 12 struggle.

A statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation’s Media Aide, Yomi Odunuga, said the SGF, George Akume, noted that the Democracy Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by Nigerians who fought for democratic governance.

Akume described the June 12 anniversary as a significant moment to honour those who contributed to Nigeria’s democratic journey.

“The democratic values and institutions being strengthened across the country today are founded on the sacrifices and struggles of patriots and democrats who fought for the enthronement of democratic rule in Nigeria,” he said.