The Federal Government has released its timetable of activities for the 62nd Independence Anniversary celebration of the Country, ahead of October 1st.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who disclosed this during an Interview with Newmen in Abuja, on Thursday said that the activities to celebrate the 2022 Independence Day, will commence on September 25th.
Lai said there will be a Church Service on Sunday, September 25th, at the National Christian Centre, Central Business District, Abuja at 3:00pm.
“This will be followed by a Public Lecture focused on National Unity on Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at the State House Conference Hall at 10am’’
“On Friday, September 30th 2022, there will be a Special Juma’at Prayers at the National Mosque, Central Business District, here in Abuja’’
“On Saturday, Oct. 1st 2022, there will be a Presidential Broadcast at 7 am. Later on the same day, there will be a Military Parade at the Eagle Square, Central Business District, Abuja, starting at 10am.’’
The Minister further announced that the award of National Honours, will be held as part of the 62nd Independence Anniversary on October 11th, in Abuja.
Lai emphasised that celebrating Nigeria’s independence anniversary will serve as a reminder that despite the challenges the Country has faced, Nigerians remain united.
The Minister noted that President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration is committed to “promote unity, security and stability of the Country.’’