THE Federal Government is planning a low-key 65th Independence Day anniversary celebration, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has said.
Idris made this known at the Pre-Independence World Press Conference, yesterday, in Abuja.
The theme of the celebration is “All Hands on Deck”.
“Activities will be low-key. We started with the Jummat Prayers on Friday and the Thanks Giving Service on Sunday.
“The National Value Charter as championed by National Orientation Agency (NOA) will also be unveiled.
“The National Students’ debate is also another activity that will hold to mark the 65th independence anniversary celebration,” he said.
Our correspondent reports that the National Value Charter, championed by NOA, is a framework for cultivating national pride and fostering responsible citizenship by outlining both the government’s commitment and citizens’ obligations.
NAN reports that the charter is divided into two parts, the “Nigerian Promise” details government commitments to values like equality and freedom, while the “Citizen’s Commitment” outlines individual responsibilities such as discipline, accountability, and tolerance.
The NOA’s campaign aims to promote these principles through sensitisation drives, collaboration with community stakeholders, and leveraging digital platforms to build a more unified and value-driven society.
The charter also defines the ‘Nigerian Promise’, the government’s commitment to equality, democracy, entrepreneurship, peace, inclusivity, freedom and meritocracy.
It also highlights a ‘Citizen’s Code’ calling on Nigerians to embrace discipline, duty of care, tolerance, leadership, accountability, environmental awareness and resilience.
Meanwhile the Federal Government has declared Wednesday as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement yesterdayin Abuja, on behalf of the Federal Government.
Our correspondent reports that Nigeria celebrates its independence annually on Oct.1.
Tunji-Ojo, while congratulating Nigerians on the historic celebration, enjoined citizens to continue to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity and resilience that has sustained the nation since its independence in 1960.
He urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which was anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation and collective prosperity.
The Minister expressed confidence that, with the cooperation of all Nigerians, the country will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development.
He wished Nigerians a happy and memorable 2025 Independence Day celebration.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the Federal Government is planning a low-key celebration.
Idris made this known at the Pre-Independence World Press Conferenceyesterday in Abuja.
“The theme of the celebration is ‘All Hands on Deck’ Activities will be low-key.“We started with the Jummat Prayers on Friday and the Thanksgiving Service on Sunday.
“The National Value Charter, as championed by the National Orientation Agency, will also be unveiled.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the National Value Charter, championed by NOA, is a framework for cultivating national pride and fostering responsible citizenship by outlining both the government’s commitment and citizens’ obligations.(NAN)
