Federal Government has inaugurated Inter-Ministerial Committee for 2024 Independence Day Celebration.
Gatekeepers News reports that the committee vested will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all approved activities lined up to commemorate the sacrifices of Nigeria’s founding fathers.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee was inaugurated by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, who was represented by Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman.
This was announced through a statement released by Director, Information and Public Relations of SGF, Segun Imohiosen on Thursday.
SGF noted that the 64th Independence Anniversary celebration will be low-keyed to reflect the trying times the nation is undergoing.
He said that the event will allow the government to showcase to Nigerians its scorecard recorded within the short period in office to reposition Nigeria through its reform initiatives to deliver the dividends of democracy.
The 64th Independence Anniversary celebration will commence with the World Press Conference on Thursday, 26th September 2024.
Activities scheduled for the celebration include Juma’at Service on Friday, 27th September 2024; and Church Service on Sunday, 29th September 2024; while the Presidential Broadcast and 64th Independence Day Parade will be held on Tuesday, 1st October 2024.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee consists of the Hon. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning; Hon. Minister of Information and National Orientation; Hon. Minister of Interior; Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs; Hon. Minister of the FCT; Special Adviser to the President, Policy and Coordination; Senior Special Assistant to the President, Social Events and Inspector-General of Police.
Other members include National Security Adviser, Director-General, Department of State Services; Commander, Guards Brigade; Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation); Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office (Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation).
The statement added, “Terms of Reference for the Inter-Ministerial Committee is to plan, organize, and execute all approved activities befitting the Independence Day Celebration on October 1st, 2024; Co-opt any organization(s)/ person(s) relevant towards the successful execution of the programme; Document for posterity, all planned activities for the Anniversary; and Carry out any other assignment as may be required towards the successful implementation of the Celebration.”
