By Nafisat Makinde
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the 2025 Democracy Day Celebration, tasked with organizing a memorable and befitting Democracy Day Anniversary.
According to a statement released on Thursday, June 5, 2025, by Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information & Public Relations, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, emphasized the importance of the commemoration of Democracy Day as an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of national heroes who fought for democratic dispensation in the country.
Sen. Akume highlighted the significance of the day, stating, “This year’s Democracy Day Celebration is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of our founding fathers to attain independence for our dear nation and to retrospect on the daunting challenges and trauma that other democratic champions faced in their collective efforts to wrest power from the grip of military dictatorship.” He urged the committee to work collaboratively with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to realize the Renewed Hope Agenda for a better Nigeria.
The proposed activities lined up for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration include World Press Briefing on Friday, June 6, 2025, Special Juma’at Service on Friday, June 6, 2025, Church Service on Sunday, June 8, 2025, Youth Programme to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2025, Public Lecture on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, and Presidential Broadcast alongside Parade on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee for the 2025 Democracy Day Celebration comprises Sen. George Akume, CON (Chairman), Hon. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy: Wale Edun, Hon. Minister of Information and National Orientation: Mohammed Idris Malagi, Hon. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning: Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs: Yusuf Tuggar, Hon. Minister of the FCT: Barr. Nyesom Wike, Hon. Minister of Interior: Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Special Adviser to the President, Policy and Coordination: Hadiza Bala-Usman, Inspector-General of Police: Kayode Egbetokun, Director-General, Department of State Services: Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, Commander, Guards Brigade: Brigadier General Adebisi Onasanya, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, OSGF: Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health: Kachollom Daju, and Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office (OSGF): Engr. Nadungu Gagare.