The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the 2023 Independence Day festivities will be unostentatious.
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has celebrated her Independence from colonial rule on October 1st every year since 1960.
The Federal Government has additionally said that this year’s event will not be featuring the usual ceremony at the Eagle Square, Abuja.
This announcement was made known to journalists on Wednesday, September 20 in Abuja by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.
He had spoken to the State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with the Vice President, Kashim Shettima.
According to him, the 2023 Independence day event would be “a time for reflections”.
In Akume’s words:
“Independence day is a very historic event for any country and we Nigerians are not exempted. For obvious reasons, this year’s celebration is going to be low-key and we are wishing Nigerians the best of luck during this period. I want to assure everyone that better days are coming and very soon too.”
There will not be a fantastic jamboree at the Eagle Square and other locations nationwide.” the SGF had said.
