L-R: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, fnim, CON, represented by the Hon. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, CON, inaugurates Inter-Ministerial Committee on Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day Anniversary on Thursday, 5th June, 2025 in Abuja.
From Victor Osula, Abuja
The Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the 2025 Democracy Day Celebration, tasked with the responsibility of organising a memorable and befitting Democracy Day anniversary.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, represented by The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, inaugurated the Committee in Abuja on Thursday.
Akume said Democracy Day, marked every June 12, presents opportunity to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of “our national heroes who fought for democratic dispensation” in the country.
“It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the inaugural meeting of the 26th Democracy Day Celebration Inter-Ministerial Committee. This year’s Democracy Day Celebration is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of our founding fathers to attain independence for our dear nation and to retrospect on the daunting challenges and trauma that other democratic champions faced in their collective efforts to wrest power from the grip of military dictatorship. To celebrate this day in their remembrance is to honour and recognise their place in history”, he said.
The SGF said the annual Democracy Day Celebration also affords the government the avenue to showcase its achievements and present its scorecard to Nigerians. He further urged the committee to work collaboratively with President Bola Tinubu to realise the Renewed Hope Agenda for a better Nigeria.
A statement signed by the Director, Information & Public Relations at the office of secretary to the government of the federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen, said the proposed activities lined up for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration, include 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.
Chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF): Sen. George Akume, other members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee include the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning: Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike; Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Special Adviser to the President, Policy and Coordination: Hadiza Bala-Usman.
Others are the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Director-General, Department of State Services, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi; Commander, Guards Brigade, Brigadier General Adebisi Onasanya; Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, OSGF, Dr Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Kachollom Daju and Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office (OSGF)- Member/Secretary, Engr. Nadungu Gagare.
The Terms of Reference for the Committee are to plan, organise and execute all approved activities befitting the Democracy Day Celebration; co-opt any organisation(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 celebration.
