By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi

President Bola Tinubu will address a joint sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday, to commemorate 25 years of continuous democracy and legislative activity in Nigeria.

The President will address the lawmakers on the state of the nation and commission the newly constructed library complex at the National Assembly.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in a press statement released on Tuesday, said the joint sitting will be a historic event in the country’s democracy, marking the first time the National Assembly has held a joint sitting outside of the annual budget presentation.

He disclosed that the event will also feature addresses by former Senate President, Senator David Mark, and former speaker of the House of Representatives and now President Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.

Additionally, the former military ruler, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, who handed over power to civilian administration in 1999, will also address the parliament.

At the end of the speeches, President Tinubu will commission the National Assembly Library and Resource Center, now to be known as Bola Ahmed Tinubu Building.

He stated that the event is part of a programme to commemorate 25 years of Nigeria’s democratic journey at both the executive and legislative levels.

President Tinubu’s speech will dwell on the achievements of his administration and Nigeria’s democracy since the military ceded power in 1999.