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NIGERIA @ 65: FG CANCELS INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

September 30, 2025 • Dons Eze • 1 min read

The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of this year’s Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled to mark the 65th Independence on 1st October.

According to a press statement signed by
Segun Imohiose, Director of Information & Public Relations, the cancellation was in no way a diminishment of the significance of this milestone anniversary.

He said the government remained committed to celebrating Nigeria’s 65th year of independence with dignity and enthusiasm.

According to him, all other programmes slated for the Independence Anniversary will remain in effect.

“The government deeply regrets any inconvenience caused by this cancellation”, he said.

“The federal government appreciates the understanding, support and cooperation of all Nigerians, members of the diplomatic community, and invited guests, and urges Nigerians to support the reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR in making Nigeria a greater nation”.

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.