President Tinubu has ordered a low-key 64th independence celebration given the ongoing biting economy.
The decision was disclosed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during a press conference in Abuja.
According to Akume, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully aware of the economic challenges facing Nigerians, which is why the government chose to scale down the celebrations in solidarity with the nation’s current struggles.
“President Tinubu sympathizes with Nigerians over the prevailing economic conditions, which is why we have decided to keep the 64th Independence Day celebration modest,” Akume said.
The decision mirrors last year’s 63rd Independence anniversary, which was also low-key due to similar economic concerns. At the time, no foreign leaders were invited to attend.
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