The calendar of activities for the nation’s 63rd Independence Day Anniversary celebration, which is set for October 1st, has been released by the Bola Tinubu-led federal administration.
The subject of this year’s commemoration is “Nigeria @ 63, Renewed Hope for Unity and Prosperity,” according to Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, who unveiled the schedule of events in Abuja on Monday.
Due to the country’s current economic situation, he claimed President Bola Tinubu has approved a modest celebration this year. He added that the government is collaborating with organised labour and other stakeholders to provide relief to all residents.
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Speaking of the schedule for the Anniversary, Akume stated that the activities began on Monday, September 26, at the National Press Center, Radio House in Abuja.
He stated that Juma’at Prayer will be held at the National Mosque on Friday, September 29, 2023, and an anniversary lecture will be presented at the National Mosque Conference Centre in Abuja.
On Sunday, October 1, President Tinubu will address the nation via national broadcast, and the National Christian Centre in Abuja will host an interdenominational church service as well.
He said: “As you are aware, the president has given his approval for this 63rd anniversary to be low-key in line with the present economic realities. The theme of the anniversary is “Nigeria @ 63, Renewed Hope for Unity and Prosperity”.
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“In view of the above, the following programmes have been lined up to mark the celebration: World Press Conference on Monday, 26th September at the National Press Center, Radio House Abuja at 11:00 am. Anniversary Symposium/Public Lecture, Thursday, 28th September 2023 at State House Conference Center @ 10 am
“Lecture on Friday, 29th September 2023, National Mosque Conference Center at 10:00 am and Juma’at Prayer at the National Mosque at 1:00 pm. Presidential Broadcast, Sunday, 1st October, 2023 at 7:00 am. Inter-Denominational Church Service on Sunday, 1st October 2023, at the National Christian Center at 10:00 a.m. Military Parade on Monday, 2nd October, 2023 at the Presidential Villa, at 9:00 am.”
As someone who saw the orderly, successful, and peaceful Presidential Transition Programme from one government to another, the SGF again emphasised the significance of this year’s event.
Akume said: “It is particularly important at this time, having witnessed an unbroken democratic record since 1999 as well as the seamless, successful, and peaceful Presidential Transition programme from one government to another. Therefore, this calls for celebration, and we are thankful to God and Nigerians for making this possible.
“Despite political tremors and a wave of coups in some parts of the ECOWAS sub-region, Nigerians have fully embraced democracy with its core values and practices as the best form of governance.
“Democracy affords the citizens the opportunity, through elective structures and processes, to effectively participate in the affairs of their country.
“The relationship between the people and government in a representative democracy is symbiotic: while the citizens support the government, the government provides security, protects, and enhances their interests.”
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