The Nigerian Senate has announced its plans to consider a legislative measure aimed at institutionalizing a presidential address every June 12, in recognition of the day’s historical significance to the nation.
The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this development in an interview with reporters on Tuesday. He stated that the Senate is currently working on the preparation of a bill designed to formalize the President’s address to the nation on June 12 annually.
Bamidele emphasized that the move is part of broader efforts to honor the significance of June 12, which is regarded as a pivotal date in Nigeria’s democratic history. The legislation, once passed, would institutionalize the tradition of a presidential speech on that day, reinforcing its importance as a national occasion.
The proposed bill aims to solidify June 12 as a day of reflection, democracy, and national unity, with the presidential address serving as a key platform for leadership to communicate directly with Nigerians on issues of national importance.
