The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has said that there would be no celebrations to mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence in the state this year.
This was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi in a statement on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the decision is in line with the directive of the federal government to have a low-key celebration this year.
The decision by the Federal Government to have a low-key celebration according to the statement was to reflect the mood of the nation with the government urging citizens of the state to spend the time solemnly praying for the country.
Part of the statement reads: “Following the directive of the Federal Government that this year’s Independence Day Celebration should be low-key, the Ogun State Government has cancelled all arrangements in respect of the anniversary on October 1st, 2023.
“The decision by the federal government is to reflect the mood of the nation. The state government enjoins citizens of the state to spend the time solemnly praying for the country.
“It is the strong belief of the government under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun that the supplications of the people at this crucial time will be answered by God.
“We seek the understanding and cooperation of all and sundry as we observe a low-key independence anniversary this year, believing that better times lie ahead of us as a people”.
Truth Live News reports that Nigeria’s 63rd independence comes up on Sunday, October 1, 2023.