The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary Parade earlier scheduled to hold on Wednesday, October 1, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration.
In a statement issued on Monday, September 29, by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, the government explained that while the parade will no longer hold, other programmes lined up for the celebration remain intact.
“The Federal Government wishes to announce the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled to mark the 65th Independence on Wednesday, 1st October,” the statement read.
Imohiosen stressed that the decision does not reduce the importance of the milestone, adding that the government remains fully committed to celebrating Nigeria’s independence with dignity and enthusiasm.
“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,” he assured.
The government expressed regret over any inconvenience caused by the development and urged Nigerians to support ongoing reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at repositioning the country.
“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 concluded.
