FG Cancels Military Parade for 2025 Democracy Day Celebration
The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the traditional military parade usually held to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day, observed annually on June 12.
According to details released by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Democracy Day celebration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will instead deliver a nationwide broadcast at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
TJ News Nigeria gathered that this decision represents a significant shift from the usual practice of hosting ceremonial parades to commemorate the restoration of democratic governance in the country.
Tinubu to Address Nigerians in Nationwide Broadcast
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Date of Broadcast: Thursday, June 12, 2025
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Time: 7:00 a.m.
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Platform: National broadcast on television, radio, and online channels
The presidential address will set the tone for this year’s Democracy Day celebration, focusing on Nigeria’s democratic journey, key national issues, and the administration’s renewed commitment to reform and national unity.
Special Joint Session of the National Assembly Scheduled
Instead of the parade, President Tinubu will participate in a special joint session of the National Assembly slated for 12:00 noon on the same day. This event is expected to:
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Feature deliberations on the State of the Nation
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Provide reflections on Nigeria’s democratic progress
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Renew appeals for national unity and reforms
The joint session is expected to include speeches from prominent lawmakers, democratic stakeholders, and possibly former national leaders.
Public Lecture to Hold at State House Conference Centre
Later in the evening, a public lecture will take place at 4:00 p.m. at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The lecture, themed:
“Consolidating on the Gains of Nigeria’s Democracy: Necessity of Enduring Reforms”
The event will bring together:
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Senior government officials
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Political party leaders
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Members of the civil society
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Democracy advocates and policy experts
The public lecture aims to foster dialogue around sustaining Nigeria’s democracy, promoting governance reforms, and strengthening democratic institutions.
Call for National Participation
The Federal Government, through the statement released by the Inter-Ministerial Committee, has urged Nigerians to tune in to the president’s broadcast and actively participate in the national dialogue around democracy reforms.
The committee emphasized that the shift from military parades to policy-focused engagements is a strategic decision to highlight the importance of inclusive governance, civic responsibility, and the pursuit of sustainable democratic reforms in the country.
