The Federal Government has announced a line-up of activities to mark
Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary on October 1, stating that the events
will be low-key in like with the current mood of the nation.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator
George Akume disclosed this when he inaugurated an inter-ministerial for the
celebration.
The committee is vested with the responsibility of planning,
organizing and executing all approved activities line up to commemorate the
sacrifices of Nigeria’s founding fathers.
Director, Information, at the Office of the SGF, Segun
Imohiosen in a statement on Thursday said while inaugurating the
Inter-Ministerial Committee, its Chairman amd SGF, Sen. Akume, who was represented
by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala
Usman said “the 64th Independence Anniversary celebration will be low-keyed to
reflect the trying times the nation is undergoing”.
“SGF stated that the event will afford the government the
opportunity to showcase to Nigerians its scorecard recorded within the short
period in office to reposition Nigeria through its reform initiatives to
deliver the dividends of democracy.
“The 64th Independence Anniversary celebration will commence
with the World Press Conference on Thursday, 26th September 2024 with the following line-up of activities to
mark the national event: Juma’at Service on Friday, 27th September, 2024;
Church Service on Sunday, 29th September 2024; on Monday, 30th September 2024;
while the Presidential Broadcast, and
64th Independence Day Parade will hold on Tuesday, 1st October 2024.
“The Inter-Ministerial Committee comprises Hon. Minister
Budget and Economic Planning; Hon. Minister of Information and National
Orientation; Hon. Minister of Interior; Hon. Minister Foreign Affairs; Hon.
Minister of the FCT; Special Adviser to the President, Policy and Coordination;
Senior Special Assistant to the President, Social Events and Inspector-General
of Police .
“Other Members are National Security Adviser,
Director-General, Department of State Services; Commander, Guards Brigade;
Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (Office of the Secretary to the
Government of the Federation); Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and
Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office (Office of the
Secretary to the Government of the Federation).
“The Terms of Reference for the Inter-Ministerial Committee
is to plan, organize, and execute all approved activities befitting the
Independence Day Celebration on October 1st, 2024; Co-opt any organization(s)/
person(s) relevant towards the successful execution of the programme; Document
for posterity, all planned activities for the Anniversary; and Carry out any
other assignment as may be required towards the successful implementation of
the Celebration”, he stated.
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