The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on October 1.
Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday.
According to the statement, the government expressed regret over any inconvenience caused by the cancellation, stressing that the decision does not diminish the significance of the milestone anniversary.
“The cancellation is in no way a diminishment of the significance of this milestone anniversary, and the government remains committed to celebrating Nigeria’s 65th year of independence with dignity and enthusiasm,” it stated.
The government further clarified that all other programmes lined up for the Independence Anniversary remain unchanged.
“The Federal Government appreciates the understanding, support and cooperation of all Nigerians, members of the diplomatic community, and invited guests, and urges Nigerians to support the reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in making Nigeria a greater nation,” the statement added.
The parade and presidential broadcast were initially scheduled for Wednesday as part of activities to commemorate Nigeria’s independence from colonial rule in 1960.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government had earlier declared Wednesday, October 1, a public holiday in honour of the anniversary.
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