By Seyi Babalola
The 25th anniversary of Democracy Day is being celebrated with a lineup of events announced by the Federal Government of Nigeria to commemorate 25 years of democratic rule in Nigeria.
Abdulhakeem Adeoye, speaking for the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation’s (OSGF) Director of Information and Public Relations, announced the development in a notification.
According to the notification, a symposium at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja, scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, at 9:00 am, would kick off the celebration.
Following the symposium, a youth conference is scheduled at Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, starting at 6:00 pm.
The agenda for Wednesday, June 12, includes a grand parade at Eagle Square, Abuja, at 8:00 AM, followed by a dinner at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, at 6:00 PM.
“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 noice read.
Furthermore, the notice assured to provide additional updates as the celebration comes closer.