The Federal Government has cancelled the Independence Day parade earlier scheduled for October 1 to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th anniversary.
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen.
Imohiosen explained that the cancellation would not affect other programmes planned for the celebration tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.”
According to him, “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 added that all other activities lined up for the anniversary would go on as planned, while the government regretted any inconvenience the decision might have caused.
“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 government had earlier declared Wednesday, October 1, a public holiday to mark the country’s 65th independence anniversary.
