Tinubu to Address Nation Friday 7am on NTA/FRCN as FG Declares Public Holiday

President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide address at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, in commemoration of Democracy Day. The speech will air live on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) network and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), with all TV and radio stations asked to carry the broadcast. Earlier, the Federal Government declared Friday a public holiday to mark the occasion, giving workers and students a day off.

The address comes as Nigeria reflects on its democratic journey amid security concerns, including the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State that prompted the Nigeria Union of Teachers to declare an indefinite strike in affected public schools. June 12 marks the annulled 1993 presidential election widely believed to have been won by MKO Abiola, a date restored as Democracy Day in 2018.

Citizens should note the 7 a.m. broadcast time and plan to watch on NTA/FRCN or their local stations. With schools affected by the Oyo strike, parents may need alternative arrangements for children. The public holiday also offers an opportunity to participate in local Democracy Day events or observe the day quietly.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/06/11/democracy-day-tinubu-to-address-nation-at-7-a-m/