Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, addressed both chambers of the National Assembly, emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration among federal lawmakers regardless of political differences. His speech, delivered during a joint session marking 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria, lasted approximately 27 minutes.<\/p>\n
President Tinubu urged lawmakers to work together to strengthen the institution of parliament and contribute to the nation’s development. He emphasized that the responsibility of building a glorious future for Nigeria lies with its citizens, highlighting the significance of domestic efforts over foreign aid or support.<\/p>\n
In his address, President Tinubu encouraged lawmakers to prioritize national interests and work towards bequeathing a prosperous future to future generations. Additionally, he announced his intention to submit the budget for either 2024 or a supplementary budget to the National Assembly, although clarity on the specific budget year was not provided.<\/p>\n
Subsequently, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, clarified that the National Assembly would await the President’s request for a supplementary budget for 2024, indicating readiness to consider and deliberate on the financial proposal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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