The Federal Government has rolled out Programme of activities for the 62nd Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed who reeled out the activities in a Press Conference in Abuja noted that there will be a Church Service on Sunday, September 25th, 2022 at the National Christian Centre, Central Business District, Abuja at 3:00pm.
He further noted that this will be followed by a Public Lecture focused on National Unity on Thursday September 29th, 2022 at the State House Conference Hall at 10am.
According to the Minister, on Friday, September 30th 2022, there will be a Special Juma’at Prayers at the National Mosque, Central Business District, here in
Abuja.
Again, he further noted, on Saturday, Oct. 1st 2022, there will be a Presidential Broadcast at 7 am. Later on the same day, there will be a Military Parade at the
Eagle Square, Central Business District, Abuja, starting at 10am.
The Minister further revealed that the celebration will be rounded off with an award of National Honours to be held as part of the 62nd Independence Anniversary on Oct. 11th 2022 in Abuja. He also said that the Honourable Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs will give the full details later.
According to Mohammed, “celebrating our independence anniversary is a reminder
that in spite of the challenges we have faced as a nation, Nigerians have remained resilient and committed to the unity of our country. Let me also reiterate the commitment of this administration to promoting the unity, security and stability of our country”.
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