By Onyeanya Ebere
A heavy security presence enveloped the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Wednesday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepared to address a joint session of the National Assembly in commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day.
Security operatives from various agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Sergeant-at-Arms, were stationed at strategic points within and around the complex to ensure safety.
Vehicular movement and access to the premises were heavily restricted, with only accredited personnel and lawmakers allowed entry.
The joint session, scheduled for 10:00 a.m., is one of several activities marking Democracy Day, a national celebration that honours the return of democratic governance in Nigeria.
President Tinubu is expected to deliver a national address highlighting key achievements of his administration and outlining his vision for the country’s future.
Lawmakers, top government officials, and other dignitaries have begun arriving at the complex amid tight security arrangements.
