JUST IN: FG Releases Official Program of Event To Mark June 12 Celebration

The Federal Government has released the official programme of events for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration scheduled for Thursday, June 12.

According to a statement by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Democracy Day, this year’s celebration will begin with a national broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by 7:00 a.m

The President’s address is expected to highlight the progress of the nation’s democratic journey, ongoing reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda, and the government’s commitment to sustaining democratic values.

The statement, which was signed by Abdulhakeem Adeoye, on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations on Wednesday, also said there will be no ceremonial parade this year, however, the celebration will include two key public engagements by the President.

At 12 noon, President Tinubu is scheduled to attend a Joint Session of the National Assembly at the National Assembly Complex.

This special sitting will serve as a symbolic affirmation of the synergy between the Executive and Legislature in nurturing Nigeria’s democratic system.

There will also be a public lecture on Democracy, by 4:00 pm at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, with the theme:“Consolidating on the Gains of Nigeria’s Democracy: Necessity of Enduring Reforms.”

Media coverage for the Villa event will be managed by State House correspondents.

The statement also specified that media houses attached to the State House and interested in live coverage must submit the names of their Outside Broadcast (OB) crew and correspondents to the Directorate of Information and Public Relations before 3:00 p.m. today (Wednesday).

The statement called for professional coordination and timely logistics for media personnel seeking access to the events.

This year’s Democracy Day holds added significance as it marks the second such celebration under President Tinubu’s administration, and comes amid a renewed national conversation on democratic reforms, constitutional amendments, and efforts to deepen national unity.

Democracy Day, officially marked on June 12 each year, commemorates the historic 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as the freest and fairest in Nigeria’s history.

The election, presumed to have been won by the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola, was annulled by the military regime, triggering years of civil agitation that ultimately culminated in the restoration of democratic rule in 1999.