Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, will address a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament – the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) - at 14h00 on Tuesday, 7 May.
There will be the following photo and filming opportunities on Tuesday, 7 May:
At 13h50 - The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Goodluck Jonathan arrives at the entrance of the New Wing, National Assembly and is received on the Saluting Dias by the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces.
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces are invited to ascend the stairs and enter the foyer of the National Assembly.
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces are conducted to the Presidential Lounge. (G15 National Assembly Building)
Signing of the Distinguished Visitors’ Book.
At the conclusion of the Joint Sitting
The procession proceeds to the foyer of the National Assembly Building and pause for a photo opportunity.
The President of the RSA, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Presiding officers of Parliament ascend to the stairs of the National Assembly and take leave of President Jonathan.
Accredited Media wishing to make use of these photo and filming opportunities should please contact Mlindi Mpindi (073 197 1315 or 021 403 2340 or mmpindi@parliament.gov.za) or Modise Kabeli (082 077 4682 or 021 403 3403 or mkabeli@parliament.gov.za). For Accreditation please provide the following details: full name, ID or passport number, designation (photographer or camera person), media company, telephone number.
