The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, says the 2023 Independence Day anniversary will be held in a low-key fashion.
Akume made the declaration in Abuja on Wednesday, while speaking to State House correspondents, after he met with the Vice President, Kashim Shettima. He, however, failed to give any reason for the decision made.
“Independence Day is a very historic event for any country, and we in Nigeria are no exception. We are fully prepared for this year’s celebration, but for obvious reasons, it is going to be low-key.
“This year’s celebration is going to be low-key; there will be no room for a fantastic jamboree at the Eagle Square and other locations,” he told reporters.
Akume admonished Nigerians to use the independence anniversary as a means of reflecting deeply on the unity of the country and the journey ahead.
“It is a time for reflection for us as a people and the journey forward for the nation, which is being led appropriately by the captain of the ship, President Bola Tinubu. We are wishing Nigerians the best of luck, and we want to assure them that better days are coming, and pretty soon too,” he added.
