Nigeria is set to host representatives from at least 35 countries during the 61st Africa Day celebration, scheduled to take place from May 24 to May 27 in Abuja.
Gatekeepers News reports that Young Piero, the Coordinator and Director of Parliament for the Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific Joint Sessions at the African Union Simulation, disclosed this on Wednesday at a news conference in Abuja.
Africa Day commemorates the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963, which is the predecessor to the African Union. The celebrations aim to acknowledge the advancements made by Africans while also reflecting on the shared challenges faced in today’s global context.
Discussions during the 61st Africa Day will centre on key themes such as continental unity, the concept of a borderless Africa, intra-African trade, cultural exchange, and the African Union’s Vision 2030 initiative, which promotes the idea of a single African passport.
Also, the event will emphasise the importance of youth and women’s inclusion, patriotism, and the rich cultural values of the African continent.
“The 61st Africa Day celebration aims to create a unified continental voice that drives meaningful development and promotes a more united and progressive Africa.
“This year’s celebration is going to be different in the sense that we are collaborating with all organisations in Nigeria and Africa that are doing fabulously well in their own field, in terms of building the Africa that we want,” he said.
Piero added that the event would afford the continent the opportunity to celebrate itself, the culture, originality and instil in the people the concept of “Africa first,
“Africa is where the treasure lies, and we are building Africa that will become a global powerhouse of the future,” he said.
Speaking in the same vein, the President of the Afro-Caribbean Chamber, Quadri-Adu Kehinde, said that ahead of the 2025 Africa Day, a liberation walk would be held to emphasise the essence of freedom.
“The time of slavery is gone, and this is a time that we need to move together and work together. That is the essence of the liberation walk,” he said.
Kehinde said other key activities of the event included discussion on Africa’s development as well as sessions for youths, women, among other groups.
The Chairman of the Planning Committee, Phil Roberts, commended the Nigerian government for its support in hosting the event and stressed the importance of patriotism in Africa’s journey to progress.
