June 12: Nigerian Govt unveils activities for 2027 Democracy Day
- President Bola Tinubu will address a joint National Assembly session and deliver a presidential broadcast on June 12 to mark Nigeria's 27th Democracy Day anniversary, announced Secretary to the Government George Akume.
- An inter-ministerial committee chaired by Akume has been inaugurated to coordinate Democracy Day events, including a World Press Conference, special prayers, a public lecture, and a gala night.
- Democracy Day honors the 1993 democratic struggle heroes, especially the late MKO Abiola, whose sacrifice underpins Nigeria's current democratic institutions.
- The celebration will be modest in scale, focusing on showcasing the Tinubu administration's progress in consolidating democracy and advancing national development amid socio-economic challenges.
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June 12: Nigerian Govt unveils activities for 2027 Democracy Day
The Federal Government has released activities for the 2026 Democracy Day observance slated for June 12. Unveiling the activities, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume described Democracy Day as a solemn occasion to reflect on the sacrifices of Nigerians who fought for the return of democratic rule. Akume said the day is to pay special tribute to the heroes of the June 12, 1993 struggle and the late Chief Moshood Kash…
Democracy Day will showcase Tinubu’s achievements – FG
The Federal Government has said this year’s Democracy Day celebration will provide an opportunity to showcase the achievements of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration and highlight progress made in strengthening democratic institutions and advancing national development. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, stated this on Tuesday while inaugurating the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the …
FG inaugurates Democracy Day committee, hails MKO Abiola's sacrifices
The Federal Government inaugurates an Inter-Ministerial Committee for the 27th Democracy Day celebration, honouring MKO Abiola’s sacrifices. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-inaugurates-democracy-day-committee-hails-mko-abiolas-sacrifice/
Democracy Day: Tinubu to address joint NASS session June 12
By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJA President Bola Tinubu will on June 12 address a joint session of the National Assembly and deliver a presidential broadcast as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day anniversary, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, announced on Tuesday. This was contained in a statement signed by the special adviser on media and publicity to the SGF, Yomi Odunuga, and made available to …
June 12: Tinubu to address National Assembly as FG rolls out Democracy Day activities
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to address a joint session of the National Assembly on June 12, 2026, as part of activities lined up to commemorate Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day anniversary. The announcement was made by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) during The post June 12: Tinubu to address National Assembly as FG rolls out Democracy Day activities appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
JUNE 12: FG Unveils 2026 Democracy Day Programme
The Federal Government has announced a lineup of events for the 2026 Democracy Day celebration scheduled for June 12. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, revealed the programme and described Democracy Day as an important moment for Nigerians to remember the sacrifices made in the struggle to restore democratic governance. He said the occasion honours those who played key roles in defending democracy, particularly the her…
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