President’s speech to highlight nationwide events commemorating Democracy Day and honouring the legacy of MKO Abiola.
President Bola Tinubu is set to address a joint session of the National Assembly on June 12 as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 2026 Democracy Day celebration.
The announcement was made by the Inter-Ministerial Committee inaugurated by the Federal Government to coordinate the nationwide programme. According to the schedule released by the committee, activities leading up to the anniversary include a World Press Conference, special Juma’at prayers, an inter-denominational church service, a public lecture, youth and women-focused programmes, a presidential broadcast and a Democracy Day Gala Night.
Inaugurating the committee, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, paid tribute to the late Chief MKO Abiola and other pro-democracy activists whose sacrifices helped shape Nigeria’s democratic journey.
He described Democracy Day as an opportunity to reflect on the struggles that led to democratic governance and to celebrate progress made in strengthening democratic institutions. Akume stated that the President Tinubu administration would use the occasion to showcase its achievements, reaffirm its commitment to democratic values and highlight ongoing reforms aimed at national development.
He also directed committee members to begin immediate preparations, emphasizing that this year’s celebration would be modest but purposeful in line with the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.