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2024 Democracy Day Celebration: FG inaugurates 17-man inter-ministerial committee

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 17-man Inter-Ministerial Committee for the 2024 Democracy Day Celebration, charged with the responsibility of organising a memorable and befitting Democracy Day anniversary celebration.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, inaugurated the committee on Wednesday in Abuja, according to a statement by the Director, Information & Public Relations, SGF office, Segun Imohiosen.

While inaugurating the Committee in his office, Akume emphasised the importance of commemorating Democracy Day as an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of the national heroes and heroines who fought for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country.

“I am delighted to welcome you to the inauguration ceremony of the 2024 Democracy Day Anniversary Inter-Ministerial Committee. Ladies and Gentlemen, the celebration of the 2024 Democracy Day Anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the
contributions and sacrifices of our national heroes and heroines who fought for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country”, he said.

He stated that the annual Democracy Day Celebration also affords the nation the avenue to showcase its achievements in dealing with the myriad challenges in the social and economic sectors confronting the nation.

The proposed activities lined up for the 2024 Democracy Day Celebration are, viz., the World Press Briefing on Thursday, June 6, 2024; Juma’at Service on Friday, June 7, 2024; Church Service on Sunday, June 9, 2024; Symposium/Public Lecture on Monday, June 10, 2024; and the Presidential Broadcast alongside Parade on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

In order to ensure successful and hitch-free execution of the celebration, the SGF inaugurated the following eleven (11) subcommittees: Church Service Sub-Committee; Juma’at Sub-Committee; Protocol Sub-Committee; Venue and Entertainment Sub-Committee; Medical Sub-Committee; Security Sub-Committee; Media and Publicity Sub-Committee; Parade Sub-Committee; Public Lecture/Symposium Sub-Committee, Accommodation Sub-Committee; and Secretariat Sub-Committee.

The Committee which is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has the following members: Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi; Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu; Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; and Honourable Minister of FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike.

The Committee also includes the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala-Usman; Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga; Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Director-General, Department of State Services, Yusuf Magaji Bichi; Commander, Guards Brigade, Colonel Adebisi Onasanya; Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Kachollom Daju; and Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Richard Pheelangwa as the Secretary.

The Terms of Reference for the Committee are to plan, organise, and execute all approved activities befitting the Democracy Day Celebration; co-opt any organization(s) or 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 programme.

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