President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation on Monday, June 12, 2023 according to an announcement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, made the announcement during the press briefing on the programme of activities marking the 2023 Democracy Day.
In the address, Akume, said this year’s Democracy Day would be low-keyed because of the elaborate presidential inauguration that was held last month.
The full text of the briefing is reproduced below:
TEXT OF THE PRESS BRIEFING BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION/ CHAIRMAN, 2023 INTER-MINISTERIAL DEMOCRACY DAY COMMITTEE, SEN. (DR.) GEORGE AKUME, CON, ON THE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES MARKING THE 2023 DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATIONS HELD ON FRIDAY, 9TH JUNE, 2023 AT THE ROTUNDA HALL, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TAFAWA BALEWA WAY, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, ABUJA.
Protocol
It is a great pleasure for me to address you today at this World Press Conference organized to brief Nigerians and the entire world on the program of activities planned for the 2023 Democracy Day Celebration.
- I am delighted to have the presence of both local and international media houses here today. This is an indication that Nigerians and the global community are interested in promoting democracy in Nigeria.
- It is important to note that the Democracy Day has been reviewed to be celebrated annually from May, 29 to June 12 to honour the heroes who championed the struggle and made extraordinary sacrifices for the enthronement of democratic rule in Nigeria from 1999 to date. However, May 29 remains the date or anniversary of handing over or taking over power, and this happens every four (4) years according to the Nigerian Constitution.
- To commemorate this year’s anniversary, it is expedient for citizens and foreigners alike to take stock of how the nation has fared so far and assess the dividends that Democracy has ensued as well as areas where we need to make improvements. It is in light of this that the theme of this year’s Democracy celebration is “Hope Reassured”.
- It is pertinent to state that having had an elaborate Presidential inauguration this year, activities to mark the 2023 June 12, Democracy Day will be low-keyed with the following two principal activities:
- The events will be broadcast live on all major stations and streamed on various social media platforms. Detailed information including accreditation arrangements, would be provided by the Media and Publicity sub-Committee. Let me also assure everyone that adequate arrangements have been made for the safety and security of all people throughout the celebration period and beyond.
- Ladies and gentlemen, I invite all Nigerians to come out en mass to celebrate Hope Reassured as Nigeria will be better for us all.
- Thank you for listening. God bless you all and May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- I will now take your questions.
