Tag: Nigeria’s 60th Independence Celebration

Former Nigeria leaders Yakubu Gowon and Goodluck Jonathan were among the dignitaries that joined President Muhammadu Buhari at the 60th Independence anniversary celebration on Thursday in Abuja. The President's wife, Aisha and wife of former President Jonathan, Dame Patience were also at the event held at the Eagle Square. The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo also led other top dignitaries including Senate President Ahmad Lawan, his House of Representative counterpart, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad. President Buhari had arrived the venue at 10am after which he reviewed a mounted parade from a soapbox. Afterwards, he was escorted to inspect the guards in a parade in an open van. The parade comprised of members of the Armed Forces – the Army, Ai...

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday October 1 address Nigerians from the Eagle Square in Abuja as part of the activities earmarked to commemorate the nation’s Independence Day Anniversary celebration According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the open air address will take place after an anniversary parade and will replace the traditional early morning radio and television broadcast. The statement reads: “As part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday, October 1, 2020. “The live address will commence after the Anniversary Parade beginning at 10am which will b...

Tag: Nigeria’s 60th Independence Celebration

Gowon, Jonathan Join Buhari at Independence Ceremony

Independence Day: Buhari to Address Nigerians from Eagle Square