Nigeria is planning to celebrate its Democracy Day on June 12 with a series of events put in place by the Federal Government.
A recent statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, reveals that festivities would start on June 11 with a symposium at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
According to him, this is aimed at fostering discourse on a yet-to-be-disclosed theme.
A youth conference will take place at the Ladi Kwali Hall in Abuja later in the day while the centerpiece of the celebration will be a grand parade held on the morning of Democracy Day itself at Eagle Square, Abuja.
Traditionally, this military parade exhibits Nigeria’s military might and is a symbolic display of national unity.
The day will end with a presidential dinner at the State House Banquet Hall, which will be 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”.