After a number of complicated statements and alerts, President Bola Tinubu briefly addressed the joint session of the National Assembly after initially declining to take action.
The president addressed the session for about seven minutes, concerning the newly- signed National Anthem legislation.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who had earlier introduced that the president wouldn’t tackle the lawmakers, appealed to him to briefly communicate to them earlier than doing a “waka pass”, a time period used predominantly when an actor doesn’t say something in a film scene however simply walks by.
Mr Akpabio had stated the president would solely tackle Nigerians on 12 June however would solely do “waka pass”.
Following the attraction, the president talked concerning the deliberate 2024 supplementary finances and sustaining democracy.
“We must not risk this democracy. Build this democracy so that the future of our children will be productive and prosperous,” Mr Tinubu stated.
National Anthem
Speaking on the nationwide anthem, Mr Tinubu stated it symbolises the nation’s variety.
“This is our diversity—representing all cradles and how we play together to be brothers and sisters. Without this House, probably I may not find the path to the presidency,” he stated.
The president referred to as for solidarity and collaboration to assist drive the nation. He added that no different nation may also help Nigeria.
He additionally disclosed plans to transmit a supplementary finances proposal to the National Assembly for passage.
“No different establishment will assist us besides we do it ourselves. No quantity of help from overseas international locations will assist us. Let us work collectively to construct our nation. Not solely for us however for generations but unborn. charting a brand new path.
“We are walking the talk. I will soon bring the 2024 Appropriation Bill (Supplementary Budget)—that is just for your information, but we must not risk this democracy, build this nation so that the future of our great ground children will be sure of prosperity and progress,” Mr Tinubu acknowledged.
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