As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its Democracy Day on June 12, the Federal government has lined up a series of events.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, disclosed this through a statement on Sunday by Abdulhakeem Adeoye, the Director of Information and Public Relations in the office of the SGF.
According to the statement, festivities would kick off on June 11 with a symposium at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
This, according to him, is aimed at fostering discourse on a yet-to-be-disclosed theme.
A youth conference will be held at the Ladi Kwali Hall in Abuja later in the day.
The centerpiece of the celebration is expected to be a grand parade held on the morning of Democracy Day itself at Eagle Square, Abuja.
The military parade traditionally showcases Nigeria’s military might and is a symbolic display of national unity.
The day will conclude with a presidential dinner at the State House Banquet Hall, presumably attended by government officials, dignitaries, and potentially representatives from the youth conference.
The statement read: “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 be held at Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, at 6 pm.
“A grand parade will take place on Wednesday, June 12, at 8 am at Eagle Square, Abuja,” followed by “a dinner at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, at 6 pm”.
The multi-day approach to celebrating Democracy Day suggests a focus on both reflection and national pride.
The symposium likely aims to generate discussion on the state of democracy in Nigeria, while the youth conference offers a platform for engaging the country’s future leaders.
The parade and dinner, on the other hand, project an image of national unity and strength.
