By Okon Okon

The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja, inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the 2025 Democracy Day Celebration with a charge to organise a befitting and memorable event.

Speaking, Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said the celebration would provide an opportunity to honour Nigeria’s founding fathers and democratic heroes who made significant sacrifices for the country’s democratic journey.

Akume was represented by Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning.

“This year’s Democracy Day is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of our founding fathers to attain independence, and the efforts of democratic champions to end military rule.

“Celebrating this day is a way of recognising their place in our history,” he said.

He said that the occasion also enables the Federal Government to highlight its achievements and present its performance scorecard to the citizens.

Akume urged members of the committee to work in synergy towards the realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

According to him, activities lined up for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration include:

World Press Briefing and Special Juma’at Service on Friday, June 6; Church Service, Sunday, June 8 at National Christian Centre; Youth Programme, Tuesday, June 9; Public Lecture, Wednesday, June 11; Presidential Broadcast and Parade on Thursday, June 12.

Members of the committee chaired by Akume include Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy; Mohammed Malagi, Minister of Information and National Orientation; Sen. Abubakar  Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning.

Others are Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Nyesom Wike, Minister of the FCT; Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior; Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser to the President, Policy and Coordination.

Also in the list are Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police; Adeola Ajayi, Director-General, Department of State Services; Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Onasanya, Commander, Guards Brigade; Dr Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, OSGF.

Mr Kachollom Daju, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health; and  Nadungu Gagare, Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office, OSGF were also selected as members.

Terms of reference for the committee, according to the SGF, included planning and executing all approved Democracy Day activities and co-opting relevant individuals or organisations.

Documenting all activities for posterity, carrying out any other assignment related to the successful implementation of the celebration were also given as tasks to the committee. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Yakubu Uba