Federal Government Releases Programme for 2025 Democracy Day Celebration
The Federal Government has unveiled the official schedule for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration, set to take place on Thursday, June 12.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Democracy Day, the day’s events will commence with a national broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at 7:00 a.m. During the address, the President will reflect on the nation’s democratic progress, highlight ongoing reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda, and reiterate the government’s commitment to upholding democratic principles.
The statement, signed by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations, noted that there will be no ceremonial parade this year. Instead, the celebration will feature two significant public engagements involving the President.
At 12:00 noon, President Tinubu is scheduled to attend a Joint Session of the National Assembly at the National Assembly Complex. This special sitting is intended to symbolize the collaboration between the Executive and Legislative arms of government in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.
Later in the day, at 4:00 p.m., a public lecture on democracy will be held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. The lecture, themed “Consolidating on the Gains of Nigeria’s Democracy: Necessity of Enduring Reforms,” will provide insights into the importance of reforms in sustaining democratic growth. Media coverage for this event will be coordinated by State House correspondents.
The statement also advised media organizations intending to broadcast the event live to submit the names of their Outside Broadcast (OB) crew and correspondents to the Directorate of Information and Public Relations by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. It emphasized the need for professional coordination and timely logistics to ensure smooth access and coverage.
This year’s Democracy Day is particularly significant as it marks the second celebration under President Tinubu’s administration. It coincides with heightened national discourse on democratic reforms, constitutional amendments, and strategies to foster national unity.
Democracy Day, observed annually on June 12, honors the historic 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest. The election, presumed to have been won by the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola, was annulled by the military regime, sparking years of civil unrest. These protests eventually led to the restoration of democratic governance in 1999.
