Tinubu to address Nigerians on June 12 as part of Democracy Day celebration.

On June 12, President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to give a speech to Nigerians in honor of this year’s Democracy Day.

According to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, the speech, which will be the first since his inaugural address on May 29, would be broadcast live on all major stations and streamed on various social media platforms.

He reminded that Nigeria’s Democracy Day has been revised to be observed annually from May 29 to June 12 at a news conference on Friday in Abuja where he laid out the schedule of festivities.

He claims that the event is meant to honor the heroes who led the fight and made extraordinary sacrifices to establish democratic governance in Nigeria from 1999 to the present.

He said; “However, May 29 remains the date or anniversary of handing over or taking over of power, and this happens every four years according to the Nigerian Constitution.

“To commemorate this year’s anniversary, it is expedient for citizens and foreigners alike to take stock of how the nation has fared so far and assess the dividends that Democracy has ensued as well as areas where we need to make improvements. It is in light of this that the theme of this year’s Democracy celebration is “Hope Reassured”. 

“It is pertinent to state that having had an elaborate Presidential inauguration this year, activities to mark the 2023 June 12, Democracy Day will be low key.

“Let me also assure everyone that adequate arrangements have been made for the safety and security of all people throughout the celebration period and beyond”.