The Federal Government on Thursday announced plans for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration.
The planning committee for the celebration was inaugurated in collaboration with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume who serves as its chairman.
In a statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information for the Office of the SGF, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu represented Akume at the inauguration.
Imohiosen the minister explained that Democracy Day is an opportunity for the government to showcase its achievements to the people.
Bagudu said the day also presents an opportunity for the government to reassure the citizens of its committment to delivering good governance.
According to the minister, the newly inaugurated committee will collaborate with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to ensure the advancement of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The proposed activities lined up for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration are viz. World Press Briefing on Friday, 6th June 2025; Special Juma’at Service on Friday, 6th June 2025; Church Service on Sunday 8th June 2025; Youth Programme to be held on Tuesday, 9th June 2025, Public Lecture, Wednesday, 11th June 2025 and the Presidential Broadcast alongside Parade on Thursday, 12th June, 2025,” the statement said.
Members of the committee are
1 Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume – Chairman
2 Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Badaru
3 Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun
4 Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris
5 Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar
6 Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike
7 Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
8 Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala-Usman
9 Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun
10 Director-General of the Department of State Services, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi
11 Commander, Guards Brigade, Brigadier General Adebisi Onasanya
12 Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, OSGF, Nnamdi Mbaeri
13 Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Kachollom Daju
14 Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office (OSGF), Nadungu Gagare – Member/Secretary.
