The Federal Government has inaugurated a 17-man inter-ministerial committee on 2024 Democracy Day celebration charged with the responsibility of organising a memorable and befitting anniversary celebration.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, at the event emphasised the significance of remembering the national heroes and heroines who battled to establish democratic rule in the nation and their contributions and sacrifices.
“I am delighted to welcome you to the inauguration ceremony of the 2024 Democracy Day anniversary inter-ministerial committee.
“The celebration of the 2024 Democracy Day anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of our national heroes and heroines who fought for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country,” he said.
He said the annual Democracy Day celebration also affords the nation the avenue to showcase its achievements in dealing with myriads of challenges in social and economic sectors confronting the nation.
The proposed activities lined up for the celebration are: World Press Briefing on Thursday, June 6, 2024; Juma’at Service on Friday, June 7, 2024; Church Service on Sunday, June 9, 2024; Symposium/Public Lecture on Monday, June 10, 2024 and the presidential broadcast alongside parade on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
In order to ensure successful and hitch-free execution of the celebration, the SGF inaugurated 11 sub-committees: church service sub-committee; Juma’at sub-committee; protocol sub-committee; venue and entertainment sub-committee; medical sub-committee; security sub-committee; media and publicity sub-committee; parade sub-committee; public lecture/symposium sub-Committee, accommodation sub-committee and secretariat sub-committee.
The committee, chaired by the SGF has the following members: Ministers of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; and Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The Committee also include the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala-Usman; Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga; Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Director General, Department of State Services, Yusuf Magaji Bichi; Commander, Guards Brigade, Adebisi Onasanya; Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Nnamdi Mbaeri; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Kachollom Daju and Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Richard Pheelangwa as the secretary.
According to a statement by Director, Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, the terms of references for the committee include to plan, organise and execute all approved activities befitting the Democracy Day celebration; co-opt any organistion(s)/person(s) relevant towards the successful execution of the programme; document for posterity, all activities for the Democracy Day celebration; and carry out any other assignment as may be required towards the successful implementation of the programme.