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Tinubu to address Nigerians October 1 as FG plans low-key celebration

President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians on October 1 to mark the country’s 66th Independence anniversary, which the Federal Government plans to be low Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-to-address-nigerians-october-1-as-fg-plans-low-key-celebration/

Tinubu to address Nigerians October 1 as FG plans low-key celebration

President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to address Nigerians on October 1 as part of the country's 66th Independence anniversary celebrations. The Federal Government has opted for a low-key program to mark the occasion. This decision was made following the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee responsible for organizing the events in Abuja.

The committee, chaired by George Akume, will hold various events leading up to October 1, including a World Press Conference on September 24, a Juma'at Service on September 25, a Church Service on September 27, an Independence Day Public Lecture on September 30, and Tinubu's nationwide broadcast on October 1.

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