The federal government has unveiled the order of events for June 12, which happens to be the 25th anniversary of Democracy Day, marking twenty-five years of continuous democratic governance in Nigeria.
This year’s celebration promises to be a fun filled one.
In fact, the celebration is set to begin a day before the special day.
This was detailed in an announcement issued by Abdulhakeem Adeoye, acting on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
According to the notice, the celebration will start on Tuesday, June 11.
Democracy Day
The Democracy Day celebration will kick off with a symposium at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The event will commence at 9:00 am.
Following the symposium, is a youth conference.
The conference is scheduled to take place at Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, starting at 6:00 pm.
Now to the Democracy Day proper.
The agenda for Wednesday, June 12, includes a grand parade.
The parade will take place at Eagle Square, Abuja, at 8:00 AM.
Dinner Night
It will be followed by a dinner at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, at 6:00 PM.
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“The programmes lined up for the celebration include a symposium on Tuesday, June 11, at 9:00 AM at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
“Later that day, a youth conference will hold at Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, at 6:00 PM.
“A grand parade will take place on Wednesday, June 12, at 8:00 AM at Eagle Square, Abuja,” followed by “a dinner at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, at 6:00 PM,” the notice read.
Furthermore, the notice assured to provide additional updates as the celebration comes closer.
We cannot say for sure if Nigerians will enjoy this year’s Democracy Day celebration as talks of another nationwide strike by the Organised labour in the country begins to filter in.
