THE Federal Government, on Monday, said it had not cancelled any of the activities lined up for the celebration of the 2013 Democracy Day holding tomorrow.
This is just as it was gathered that the government had shelved the usual parades held at the Eagle Square, Federal Secretariat, Abuja.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, however, disclosed that the main event this year would be a presentation of a mid-term report by President Goodluck Jonathan to Nigerians.
Anyim, in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Sam Nwaobasi, said the clarification became imperative in view of conflicting media reports about purported cancellation of activities lined up for the Democracy Day.
“This is to inform
invited guests and the general public that the 2013 Democracy Day celebration, at which event His Excellency, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, will present the Mid-Term Report of his administration entitled: ‘Transformation Mid-Term Report: Taking Stock, Moving Forward,’ will hold at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, by 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013as is being announced in the print and electronic media.
“Activities for the 2013 Democracy Day celebration have commenced since Friday, May 24, 2013 with the national juma’at at the National Mosque, Abuja. This was followed by an interdenominational church service at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, on Sunday, May 26, 2013.
“On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, Mr President will present to the nation his administration’s mid-term report as the main event for this year’s Democracy Day celebration.
“Invited guests are expected to be seated at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, by 9.30 a.m.
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