President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a low-key celebration for his first anniversary in office.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris made this known on Wednesday at the ministerial press briefing series held at the Radio House in Abuja.
According to him, the move is in line with Tinubu’s desire to serve the country, and efficiently use resources for the good of all Nigerians.
He said “The first anniversary will be low key, there will be no celebration, it will be a sectorial presentation by ministries.
“This is in line with Tinubu’s administration to ensure efficient and judicious use of resources to deliver dividends of democracy to citizens.
“The president has directed that useful information should be provided in an honest, timely and consistent manner.
“Members of the media are expected to report honestly, responsibly, and with a deep sense of patriotism. The essence of the media is to inform the people and hold the government accountable.
“Thus, over time, the Ministry of Information and National Orientation finds it worthy to always brief the media and people on what the Federal Government is doing.”
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, had also indicated that the celebration would be low-key.
In March 2023, Tinubu also opted for a low-key 72nd birthday celebration as a result of the challenging times the country is facing.
He urged his associates not to organise any events but instead use the opportunity to reflect and re-dedicate themselves to the task of building.
Meanwhile, it is not clear if the government intends to hold the ceremony on 12 June, the day officially recognised as Democracy Day.
Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration was being held on May 29 before President Buhari changed it to 12 June in commemoration of the 12 June 1993, presidential election annulled by the military government.
Election data showed Moshood Abiola won the polls but he was never formally declared winner and was not sworn into office by the military government of Ibrahim Babangida.
Tinubu, a major supporter of Mr Abiola, is believed to have played a major role in the change of the Democracy Day to 12 June.
