Nigerian’s 63rd Independence will be observed low-key- SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume has said Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day celebration will be held low-key come October 1, 2023

According to him, the observance will not feature a ceremony at the Eagle Square, Abuja, like it is done in the past.
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He said October 1 would be “a time for reflections…to think very deeply as a people and the journey forward.”⁣
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Akume revealed this to State House Correspondents after he emerged from a closed-door talk with Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. ⁣
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The former Minister of Special Duties, who was reluctant to reveal details of the issues discussed, said it bordered on plans for the Independence Day. ⁣
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“Independence is a historic event for any country and we Nigerians are no exemptions. ⁣
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“We are fully prepared for celebrations and for obvious reasons, it is going to be low-key and we are wishing Nigerians the best of luck and I want to assure them that better days are coming and pretty soon too,” he noted. ⁣
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On the modalities of this year’s edition, Akume revealed, “This is going to be low key; we are not going on fantastic jamboree at the Eagle Square and other locations. ⁣
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“It’s a time for reflections…to think very deeply as a people. This journey is being charted by the captain of the ship.” ⁣