By Milcah Tanimu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to address the National Assembly on May 29, 2024, in a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The announcement was made by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Tambawal, who stated that the President’s address will focus on the state of the nation and include the commissioning of the National Assembly Library.
“This is to inform Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members that as part of the event to commemorate 25 years of unbroken democracy and Legislature in Nigeria, there will be a joint sitting of both the Senate and the House of Representatives on Wednesday, 29 May, 2024,” the statement read. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR will address the joint sitting on the state of the nation and also commission the National Assembly Library. Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members are expected to be seated by 9am.”
This address marks President Tinubu’s first anniversary in office, following his swearing-in on May 29, 2023. His administration has introduced several significant reforms, such as the removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of foreign exchange windows. However, these measures have led to challenges, including soaring inflation rates and a high cost of living crisis. The President’s economic policies have faced criticism from various quarters, including elder statesmen and organized labor groups like the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
The upcoming address is anticipated to provide insights into the government’s strategies for tackling these pressing economic issues and outline plans for the future.
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