By Ramatoulie Jawo
The Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly has announced that the Second Ordinary Session of the National Assembly for the 2024 Legislative Year will take place from Monday, June 24 to Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
According to the press release, His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic, will deliver the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) as mandated by Section 77 (1) of the 1997 Constitution and Order 24 of the Standing Orders of the National Assembly. This address is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 10:00 am sharp.
“Admittance to the event of the SoNA is strictly by invitation to the Assembly Chambers, while the outside tents would be open to the general public. The daily sitting of the Assembly also commences at 10:00 am prompt. All those who wish to attend the daily sittings are requested to obtain admittance from the Office of the Clerk,” the release stated.
During this session, Hon. Members will consider government business, questions to Hon. Ministers for oral answers, reports from various committees and parliamentary delegations, and motions and bills.
The public is reminded to adhere to the required dress code—traditional attire or suit—and to observe the rule of silence during the proceedings.