JUNE 12: FG Releases Programme for 2025 Democracy Day Celebration

 

The Federal Government has announced the official programme for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration, scheduled for Thursday, June 12.

In a statement released by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Democracy Day and signed by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations, the day will begin with a national broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at 7:00 a.m.

The broadcast is expected to focus on Nigeria’s democratic progress, ongoing national reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda, and the administration’s commitment to democratic values.

Unlike previous years, there will be no ceremonial parade. However, two major public engagements are scheduled.

At 12:00 noon, President Tinubu will attend a special Joint Session of the National Assembly at the National Assembly Complex.

This session is intended to affirm the collaboration between the Executive and Legislative arms in supporting Nigeria’s democracy.

Later in the day, at 4:00 p.m., a public lecture themed “Consolidating on the Gains of Nigeria’s Democracy: Necessity of Enduring Reforms” will be held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.

Media coverage for the events, particularly the Villa lecture, will be coordinated by State House correspondents.

Media houses interested in live coverage are required to submit the names of their Outside Broadcast (OB) crews and correspondents to the Directorate of Information and Public Relations before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

This year’s celebration marks the second Democracy Day under President Tinubu’s administration and comes at a time of renewed national discussions on democratic reforms, constitutional amendments, and efforts to strengthen national unity.

Democracy Day, observed annually on June 12, commemorates the 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest.

The election, believed to have been won by the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola, was annulled by the military regime, sparking widespread protests and setting the stage for the return to democratic rule in 1999.