Speaking on Thursday at a public lecture held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, to commemorate the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Senator Akume urged Nigerians to play active roles in strengthening democratic institutions and safeguarding the country’s hard-earned civil rule.

Reflecting on Nigeria’s democratic journey since the return to civilian governance in 1999, the SGF described the past 27 years as a period marked by resilience, determination and significant progress.

According to him, the country has successfully conducted eight consecutive general elections and witnessed peaceful transfers of power across political parties and regions, including a historic transition from a ruling party to the opposition.

While acknowledging the gains of democratic governance, Akume said Nigeria must confront lingering challenges threatening the credibility of its democratic process.

He identified electoral integrity as a major concern, stressing that allegations of corruption within the electoral system continue to undermine public confidence. “Democracy is not merely the act of voting; it is the guarantee that every vote counts equally,” he stated.

The SGF highlighted achievements recorded under democratic rule, including economic expansion, improved financial inclusion and investments in critical infrastructure such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway.

He also pointed to reforms in the power sector and expanded access to education and healthcare through initiatives such as the Universal Basic Education programme, the National Health Insurance Scheme and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

Akume, however, cautioned against allowing ethnic, religious and regional divisions to weaken the country’s democratic foundations, even as he called for a sincere assessment of Nigeria’s democratic experience, urging citizens and institutions to interrogate their performance in meeting the aspirations of the people.

Describing the theme of the lecture, “27 Years of Democratic Governance: Achievements, Challenges and the Road Ahead,” as an opportunity for national reflection, the SGF challenged Nigerians to envision the kind of democracy they desire over the next 27 years.

“Nigeria is worth all our sacrifices and our democracy is worth defending,” Akume said.

“The present and upcoming generations are standing on the shoulders of those who struggled for civil rule, and they have both the responsibility and the opportunity to build the nation our founding fathers envisioned and which our children deserve to inherit”, Akume noted.

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Akume said faith-based and traditional institutions must take the lead in fostering understanding among citizens and preventing manipulation capable of triggering violence before, during and after the polls.

The SGF made the call in Abuja while speaking at the first triannual meeting of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) held at Rockview Hotel under the theme, “Religious Literacy for National Cohesion.”

He said with the nation approaching the end of the current political and electoral cycle, religious and traditional leaders have a moral responsibility to strengthen collaboration, youth education and peace-building efforts in their communities.

Akume said, “The 2027 general elections are fast approaching and NIREC, through our traditional and religious leaders, faith-based organisations and youth associations, has the moral responsibility for strengthening the network of collaboration, grassroots mobilisation, youth education, peaceful co-existence, tolerance, security and protection of lives and property in our communities.”

He stressed the need to eliminate all forms of manipulation capable of creating division within communities, noting that peaceful elections begin with responsible leadership at the grassroots.

The SGF said Nigeria’s religious and cultural diversity makes tolerance and religious literacy essential for national cohesion, stressing that understanding one another’s beliefs and practices remains key to building trust and sustaining peace.

According to him, the role of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has become increasingly important in promoting dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful co-existence among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities.

Akume warned that the country, like many parts of the world, continues to face serious challenges fuelled by stereotypes, misinformation, insecurity and identity-based divisions.

He said such challenges have often become triggers for violence and hostility, worsened by political and economic manipulation.

“The world today continues to encounter formidable challenges that are capable of generating conflicts. These challenges are fuelled by lack of understanding, existence of stereotypes, ineffective communication and the weaponisation of identity,” he said.

Akume said government’s responsibility is not to politicise religion or encourage intolerance but to strengthen citizenship, understanding and responsibility among Nigerians.

He noted that while religious studies already form part of the school curriculum, the priority should be improving the quality of teaching through better teacher preparation, effective learning materials and classroom values that encourage empathy, respect and responsible citizenship.

The SGF also raised concerns over insecurity in the education sector, warning that attacks on schools and prolonged closures in unsafe areas continue to worsen Nigeria’s education crisis.

He said government policies on safe schools and violence-free learning environments must be strengthened to protect children and ensure uninterrupted learning.

“A child cannot learn fraternity in fear; a nation cannot preach literacy while schools are under threat,” he said.

Akume further stressed the need for religious literacy to go hand in hand with media and information literacy, especially in an era of widespread misinformation and hate speech.

He referenced the recent launch of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute by Nigeria and UNESCO, saying citizens must be equipped to verify information and reject falsehood designed to divide society.

“Religious literacy must therefore be accompanied by media and information literacy; the discipline to verify before sharing, to question before reacting, and to reject falsehood, hate speech and incendiary narratives,” he said.

He called on schools, faith communities, universities, media organisations and traditional institutions to work together in raising a new generation of Nigerians who embrace faith, patriotism, humility and peaceful coexistence.

Akume said religious leaders remain the conscience of society and must use their influence to resolve conflicts, minimise hatred and promote truth.

He warned against the misuse of religion to justify falsehood, discrimination, violence and bloodshed, insisting that such acts undermine both faith and national unity.

The SGF disclosed that the Federal Government had already put machinery in place to support religious and traditional institutions in ensuring peace and security across communities ahead of the elections.

He added that his office would engage further with stakeholders after receiving recommendations from the NIREC meeting.

Akume urged participants at the meeting to prioritise literacy in all forms, describing it as central to peace-building, institutional trust, stability and national unity.

He expressed optimism that the deliberations of the council would produce practical solutions for strengthening tolerance and national cohesion as the country moves towards the 2027 elections.

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The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

He urged Nigerians to remain committed to the values of tolerance and community that keep us together as a nation.

He reiterated that the goal of the government remains taking decisions that would bring about national rebirth, economic growth, and shared prosperity.

He wished all Christians a peaceful and joyous Easter celebration.

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Tuggar’s decision comes amid reports that several other ministers and political appointees who had initially shown interest in elective offices are reconsidering their plans. However, his move signals a decisive commitment to return to domestic politics and seek the mandate of the people of Bauchi State.

During his two-and-a-half-year tenure, Tuggar is widely regarded as having brought strategic direction and stability to Nigeria’s foreign policy at a particularly challenging time. Notably, he steered the affairs of the Ministry without the support of appointed ambassadors throughout the period, yet maintained active diplomatic engagement and strengthened key bilateral relationships across regions.

A cornerstone of his stewardship was the articulation of Nigeria’s foreign policy through the “4Ds Agenda”—Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora—which provided a clear framework for international engagement. Under his leadership, Nigeria also regained significant diplomatic influence on the continent, particularly through initiatives such as the Regional Partnership for Democracy, which helped reassert the country’s convening power in African affairs.

Tuggar’s tenure was also marked by swift and coordinated responses to crises involving Nigerians abroad. The Ministry, in close collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), carried out multiple evacuation operations from conflict zones, earning commendation for its responsiveness and efficiency.

Political observers note that Tuggar’s entry into the Bauchi governorship race could reshape the state’s political dynamics, given his national profile and diplomatic experience. His resignation is expected to take effect immediately, paving the way for his full participation in the forthcoming party primaries.

As the March 31 deadline for resignations approaches, Tuggar’s move may set the tone for other appointees still weighing their political options, signaling the beginning of a more active phase in the build-up to the 2027 elections.

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AT

THE 4TH ELECTIVE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC)

FRIDAY, 27TH MARCH 2026
EAGLES SQUARE, ABUJA

PROTOCOLS:

Today, I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude, pride, and hope. Gratitude to God Almighty for His grace upon our nation and our party. Pride in what we have built together as a party since 2013, and optimistic about a bright future for our nation, despite the challenges we face.

2. This 4th Elective National Convention of our great party is not merely a gathering. It is a defining chapter in the story of our democracy and our party. As a party, this Convention offers us the platform to renew our bond, strengthen our resolve, and recommit ourselves to the ideals that brought us together in the first place.

3. We gather under an inspiring and powerful theme, “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda. Unity in Progress, as the main theme, is a potent and timely reminder that progress is impossible without unity.

Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda

4. Thirteen years ago, we dared to dream differently and to act boldly when, as patriots, we set aside our political differences and came together for national redemption and to save our country from the economic doldrums into which the then-ruling party had plunged it.

5. We are united around a shared belief: that our country can be greater and better served; that democracy must work for every Nigerian; that leadership must be anchored in vision, discipline, justice, and development.

6. That historic unity gave birth to a movement that changed Nigeria’s political landscape forever. Today, as we reflect, we do so with deep appreciation for the founding fathers, women, youth, and party faithful who built this platform with sweat, courage, and conviction.

7. Let us stand and observe a moment of silence in memory of our first leader and the first elected president produced by our party, President Muhammadu Buhari.

(May Allah continue to keep his soul in Aljana Firdaus).

8. Let us also stand and observe another moment of silence in memory of other leaders and members, with whom we started this journey together and who have passed on to eternal glory:

(May their souls rest in perfect peace).

9. All the departed members and those of us still alive bearing the torch did not build this party for division and selfishness. Together, we have the duty to ensure that the vision of our founding fathers is not diminished. We must deepen it.

10. Let me say this clearly and sincerely: Our greatest strength has never been in our size or numbers, but our unity. Political parties do not fail only through electoral defeats. Often, they falter when ego overrides ideology or when ambition replaces discipline. They fail when individual interests threaten the collective good. We must guard against those tendencies at all costs.

11. Therefore, this Convention must send one clear message to Nigerians and the world: Our party is strong, united, focused and ready for the future.

12. We must also remind ourselves that this party is not merely a vehicle specially built to carry ambitious politicians to electoral victories. It was founded as a vehicle for national transformation, a home for anybody who wants to build a Nigeria where governance works, institutions function, opportunities abound, security reigns, poverty declines, and every Nigerian, regardless of tribe, religion, region or social status, can live with dignity and hope.

13. Let me reiterate, especially to those who often lament and misunderstand us: we do not seek a one-party state. Democracy thrives on vibrant and healthy competition. As a statesman and political leader, I believe in a credible opposition—one that can challenge, question and help refine policies. That is how statecraft improves, and good governance is achieved. That is how nations advance.

14. While we welcome criticism, the constant attacks by opposition groups on the Electoral Act 2026 are a disservice to the Nigerian people. It is public knowledge that the processes leading to the amendment of the 2022 Electoral Act passed through the crucible of legislative scrutiny, including public hearings. The Electoral Act was passed by the National Assembly, elected by the Nigerian people in accordance with the 1999 Constitution.

The Act reflects our collective quest as a nation to strengthen our electoral system and consolidate democratic rule. Therefore, our commitment is to uphold the rule of law, conduct credible elections and protect the integrity of our elections, and continue building a stronger, secure, and united nation.

15. When Nigerians reaffirmed our leadership of the country as the governing party in 2023, we made a solemn promise to chart a new course for national renewal through the Renewed Hope Agenda. That agenda was not conceived as just another campaign slogan. It was conceived as a governing philosophy.

16. We knew the road to reform would be tough. We knew rebuilding Nigeria would require courage, patience, and difficult decisions. But we also knew: no nation rises by hiding from the truth. No economy grows by sustaining wasteful subsidies or dysfunctional priorities. No future is built on perpetual self-denial.

17. That is why we chose the path of reform, And I assure you: The sacrifices of today are laying the foundation for Nigeria’s prosperity tomorrow. Our leaders, party members, and supporters can take pride in the success we have achieved in redirecting our country.

18. Fellow compatriots, since assuming office, our government has remained focused on delivering on its mandate to the Nigerian people. Despite the complex global economic and political environment and the fact that we are currently experiencing another unanticipated blowout arising from the US-Israeli-Iranian War, we have made notable strides. We have made strides in infrastructure development, including the construction of superhighways and concrete-and-steel roads.

19. Apart from roads, we are modernising our seaports and airports. We have begun the implementation of a historic tax and fiscal policy reforms. We are implementing social investment programmes, and have embarked on efforts to strengthen our national security.

20. We have further built up foreign exchange buffers to protect the economy against external shocks. Our stock market is booming, and listed companies are recording mega profits. Our GDP is growing. We have successively recorded trade surpluses. Inflation has declined steadily for eight consecutive months to 14.45%, while food prices are easing, bringing gradual relief to households. Business confidence is returning, with 12 consecutive months of economic activity expansion.

21. Investor confidence has vastly improved. Our oil and gas sector has once more become attractive to foreign investment, following our reforms. Our Eurobond issuance was oversubscribed by 400%, and Nigeria exited the FATF Grey List, marking a decisive return to global financial credibility.

22. Despite these achievements, we continue to face legacy issues such as electricity supply, debts to GENCOs and gas suppliers, and antiquated transmission infrastructure. Recently, we announced plans to address this by establishing the Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO), which will inject approximately 1,600 megawatts into a new grid corridor.

23. Tonight, you heard testimonies from beneficiaries of some of our programmes. Our programmes are real, visible, feasible, impactful, measurable, and not mere rhetoric, as some opposition elements like to say. We are moving from survival mode to stability and steadily towards an era of prosperity.

24. To the young people of our party and our nation, let me speak directly to you. You are not only the future of Nigeria. You are our hope for a more glorious and assured future. Your creativity, innovation, digital fluency, enterprising spirit, and courage are our greatest national assets. This party must continue to open more doors for youth participation, not as props, but as decision makers. We must nurture a generation of young progressives who are not only politically active but intellectually grounded, morally disciplined, and nationally committed. The future we seek cannot be built without you at its centre.

25. To the women of Nigeria and our party, I say: Your role in our growth and stability is essential. This party must continue to open wider spaces for women to lead, influence policy, and shape Nigeria’s democracy. A party that excludes women weakens itself; a party that empowers women will be stronger and more resilient. We have heard your calls, and we will act to ensure more women occupy leadership roles in party organs and government at all levels.

26. As we continue the programme of this Convention, let us do so with maturity, mutual respect, and fidelity to due process. Conventions are not just observance of periodic party rituals. They are for institutional renewal. They present opportunities to deepen internal democracy, strengthen the party platform, reorganise our structure, and reaffirm our collective direction.

27. I call on every delegate, aspirant, leader, and stakeholder to conduct themselves with integrity. Let no contest divide us. Let no outcome embitter us. At the end of this convention, our party must be the victor. We are one family, marching forward with clarity, discipline, and purpose.

28. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the Convention Planning Committee, led by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, CFR, and His Excellency, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, GCON. Your dedication and excellence have set a new standard for organisation and service.

29. I must take a moment to specially appreciate our Governors for the pivotal roles they played in the organisation of this Convention. I commend Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, who served as Vice Chairman II; Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, who served as Secretary; and Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who served as Treasurer, for their dedication and leadership.

30. I also wish to recognise Governor Dapo Abiodun, Chairman of the APC National Convention Venue Sub-Committee, for his remarkable commitment, including the funding and delivery of the venue setup.

31. I equally extend my heartfelt appreciation to all our Governors and Ministers whose collective efforts, unity of purpose, and commitment ensured the seamless planning and resounding success of this Convention.

32. To all those who will be elected today: carry this trust with humility, fairness, and unwavering commitment to our party’s ideals. The future of APC, and Nigeria’s democracy, depends on your leadership. Lead with courage, lead with integrity, and lead with vision.

33. May your leadership inspire confidence, strengthen unity, and deliver progress worthy of the faith our members have placed in you.

34. May you continue to win more converts into the party as we have done in the last two years, when an unprecedented number of new members, governors, senators, representatives, old and current, join our party from other political parties.

35. This growth demonstrates the strength of our beliefs and Nigerians’ trust in our Party. My charge to you is to sustain this expansive political structure through credible leadership and transparent party management, anchored in a reliable, verifiable database of our members nationwide.

36. May God bless our great party. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Thank you all.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President, Commander-in-Chief of The Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria

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While inaugurating the Board, the SGF underscored the clarity and importance of their mandate, which includes providing strategic direction, policy guidance, and effective oversight in line with the Pension Reform Act 2014 and other relevant frameworks.
“Today’s inauguration underscores the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to a pension system that is transparent, resilient and trusted by all. Distinguished Members of the Board, your mandate is very clear. You are to provide strategic direction, policy guidance and effective oversight in accordance with the Pension Reform Act 2014 and other applicable frameworks”, he said.

He urged the Board members to uphold the highest standards of integrity, sound judgment, transparency and accountability, warning against any encroachment into operational responsibilities that could undermine governance structures established by law. He further reaffirms the Federal Government’s commitment under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to address outstanding pension liabilities and restore trust in the system while prioritising the welfare of retirees and ensuring pensions are paid with dignity, certainty, and timeliness.

The Board, which is chaired by Dr Opeyemi Agbaje, has the following membership: Hon. Hafiz Muhammad Kawu Ibrahim, OON, Commissioner (Technical); Samuel Chigozie Uwanda, CPA Commissioner (Inspectorate); Charles Efe Sylvester Emukowhate, Commissioner (Finance); Bello Abubakar Malabu, Commissioner (Administration).

Others include: Dr. Abdul Sule Usman Garba, (Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office), representing Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation; Mrs. Aderonke J. Jaiyesimi, representing Federal Ministry of Finance; Comrade Joseph Ajaero , representing Nigeria Labour Congress; Tajuddeen Ubayi, representing Trade Union Congress of Nigeria; Comrade Godwin Ikechukwu Abumisi, representing Nigeria Union of Pensioners; Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, representing Nigeria Employers Consultative Association; Dr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, representing Central Bank of Nigeria; Dr. Emomotitmi Agama, representing Securities and Exchange Commission; Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, representing Nigerian Stock Exchange and Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, representing National Insurance Commission.

Speaking on behalf of the Board, the Chairman of PenCom Board, Dr. Opeyemi Agbaje assured the Federal Government of its full alignment with the governance principles articulated by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, particularly in upholding corporate governance, integrity, accountability, and the clear distinction between governance, oversight, and management operations within the Commission. While thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding them worthy of the high national responsibility, he highlighted the Board’s commitment to advancing the administration’s strategic agenda of leveraging pension funds as a catalyst for national development.

Speaking earlier in his welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (GSO), Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni, stated that the reforms by successive administrations have continued to improve pension administration, leading to the establishment and strengthening of PenCom as a key institution responsible for safeguarding retirement savings. He further stressed that the Board’s work will impact not only current retirees, but also serving public servants who will eventually benefit from the system.

In her remarks, the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms Omolola Bridget Oloworaran, reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to fostering a productive and collaborative relationship with the Board, in line with established governance principles. While extending her gratitude to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for his exemplary leadership, clarity of direction, and steadfast commitment to strengthening governance within the Commission, she congratulated the newly inaugurated board on their appointments and expressed optimism for a tenure marked by impact, innovation, and strengthened institutional performance.

The inauguration ceremony was witnessed by some Management staff of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the National Pension Commission (PenCom).

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, gave the assurance when a delegation from the Nigerian Red Cross Society, in company with CAPI and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), led by its Secretary General, Abubakar Ahmed Kende in Abuja.

SGF, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary Overseeing the General Services Office (GSO), Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma said that for the initiative to achieve its laudable objectives, there is need for partnership with critical stakeholders like the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction and the private sector for its sustainability.

He further added that the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation will give the necessary support to the Initiative for the safety of the Road users, particularly the children.

Speaking on behalf of the delegations, the Secretary General of Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) stated that its organisation is in partnership with the Children Accident Prevention Initiative (CAPI) and the Federal Ministry of Education on “Go to School Be Seen, Be Safe” programme aimed at addressing critical issues affecting children, particularly in preventing accidents and promoting child safety while going to school. He acknowledged the Tinubu-led administration for it’s commitment to the welfare and safety of Nigerian children and the population at large.

He requested support from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to enable the initiative receive the needed boost to achieve its laudable initiatives.

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Director, Information & Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement said SGF gave assertion when he received an award by the African Business Ventures and Investment Group (ABVIG) in recognition of his exemplary role in providing private sector partnership with Government in the implementation of climate change initiative and infrastructure development in Africa.

Daily Dates Nigeria reports that the SGF acknowledged that the award is in recognition of the immense commitment of the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, towards promoting sustainable development, climate resilience, and green investment in Africa.

Sen. Akume, represented by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs and Bilateral Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Okokon Okon Etoabasi said that the Federal Government has provided an enabling policy and institutional environment for climate action to thrive through the Ministry of Environment, the National Council on Climate Change, and other relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in driving initiatives that promote adaptation, mitigation, green growth, and sustainable infrastructure development.

He commended ABVIG for providing platform for dialogue and partnership through the Africa Infrastructure and Climate Change Summit, which complements government’s effort in mobilizing private sector participation, technological innovation, and investment in sustainable development.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of African Business Ventures and Investment Group, Hon. Moses Owharo thanked the SGF for his active participation and technical support toward the successful hosting of the Africa Infrastructure and Climate Change & Investment Summit 2025(AICIS) held in Abuja, which underscores the importance of government engagement in providing an enabling ground for the implementation of climate change.

He sought for collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment, National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and other relevant stakeholders in combating climate change. He also thanked NDMPRA, NUPRC, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Petroleum Resources and other private organisations for their support in ensuring the success of AICIS 2025.

Part of the highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office (PEAO) Engr. Nadungu Gagare, the representative of the SGF, Okon Etoabasi and some staff of the OSGF who contributed toward the success of the AICIS 2025 event.

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Daily Dates Nigeria reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, CON during the inauguration emphasised on the importance of unity, and patriotism in celebrating the victories and milestones Nigeria has attained.

Director Information to the SGF, Segun Imohiosen in a statement wrote: ‘‘This anniversary is a reminder of where we are coming from and where we are going from here. As a nation, we have faced challenges in areas such as political, economic and social issues but have overcome them. An anniversary is not just a celebration of the past. It is a call for action for the future. We must therefore commit ourselves to build a nation where every citizen feels valued and empowered to contribute his quota to the goals and aspirations of the country’’.

The 65th Independence Anniversary celebration will commence with the World Press Conference on Thursday, 25th September 2025 with the following line-up of activities to mark the national event: Juma’at Service on Friday, 26th September, 2025; Women Activities on Friday 26th September, 2025; Youth Activities and Historical Arts Exhibition on Saturday 27th September, 2025; Church Service on Sunday, 28th September 2025; Public Lecture on Monday, 29th September 2025; while the Presidential Broadcast and 65th Independence Day Parade will hold on Wednesday, 1st October 2025.

As part of the project to mark the independence anniversary, the SGF has unveiled the Nigeria @65 Compendium Project workstation, initiated by CherryAfrica Magazine in collaboration with the Office, designed with a state-of-the-art studio for interview-Tv Series with the top Government functionaries at all levels on their respective milestones in nation building, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. The interview session kick-started with the SGF’s interview, where he urged Nigerians to celebrate the nation’s achievements for the past 65 years and to also repose confidence in their leaders.

The national compendium would serve as a comprehensive repository of information on the nation’s milestones and development trajectory cutting across the pre-colonial, colonial and the post-colonial Nigeria with emphasis on the MDAs, the economy, the three tiers of Government, the Renewed Hope Agenda and other key sectors of the economy.

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Clad in black and holding placards and palm fronds, the demonstrators barricaded the major road, disrupting traffic for hours and demanding urgent government intervention to end the bloodshed.

The protest came less than 24 hours after suspected armed herdsmen reportedly killed over 200 people in a brutal attack on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area. The incident, one of the deadliest in recent times, has further deepened fears and frustration among residents who say they feel abandoned by the government.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar condemned the attack in a statement, describing the killings as “horrific and unacceptable.”

He called on the federal government to urgently overhaul its security strategy and bring the perpetrators to justice.

“No community should be left to live in fear while the state fails in its primary duty of protecting lives and property,” Atiku stated.

Despite earlier warnings from the Benue State Government against unlawful gatherings, the protesters said they could no longer remain silent in the face of what they described as a “slow genocide.”

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