How Nigeria Will Celebrate May 29, June 12

Ahead of the Nigeria’s democracy day scheduled to hold June 12, 2019, the federal government has released a lineup of events to hold from May 20th till June 12th.

Over the years, Nigeria has celebrated democracy day on May 29th, however, the federal government last year, earmarked June 12 as the nation’s new Democracy Day in posthumous recognition of the June 12, 1993 election which was won by Chief MKO Abiola.

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The government, in a statement issued by the Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced that despite the new development, President Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration for a second term will still hold on May 29th.

He further said the event will be a low-key affair, adding that a number of the events slated for the inauguration will now be held during the first observance of June 12 as the National Democracy Day.

“The decision to have a low-key inauguration for the President was taken at the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

“Invitations have been sent to all world leaders to attend the ceremonies marking the observance of the Democracy Day on June 12.

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“Since the first observance of June 12 as Democracy Day falls into an election year, and as a measure to sustain June 12 as Democracy Day, the celebration of the inauguration and the advancement of democracy in the country will now take place on June 12. The country can ill-afford two major celebrations within a two-week interval”, Mohammed said.

Below is a list of activities lies up to commemorate both days:

  • 11am on Monday, May 20, World Press Conference at the National Press Center.
  • 10am on Tuesday, May 21, National Youth Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit at the International Conference Center (ICC).
  • 9am on Friday, May 24, Special Jumma’at Lecture and Prayer at the National Mosque.
  • 4pm on Saturday, May 25, First Lady’s Interaction with women at the Old Chamber State House.
  • 3pm on Sunday, May 26, Special Interdenominational Church Service at the National Christian Center.
  • 7am and 1pm on May 27 for Children’s Day Broadcast by Mr. President and Children’s variety party, respectively at the State House.
  • 8am and 8pm on Wednesday, May 29 for swearing-in ceremony and State Banquet at Eagle Square and State House Conference Center respectively.
  • 9am on June 7-12, historical exhibition in Arts, pictures and immersive environment at the ICC.
  • 4pm on Sunday, June 9, Youth concert, creative industry and entertainment night at ICC.
  • 9am on Monday, June 10, Secondary Schools exhibition panel discussion at ICC.
  • 9am, 10am and 11am on Tuesday, June 11, PMB oratorical contest, anti-corruption summit and First Lady’s commissioning program at the ICC, Transcorp Hilton and Yola, Adamawa respectively.
  • 9am and 7pm on June 12, Democracy Day Parade, Dinner and Gala Night at the Eagle Square and State House Conference Center respectively.
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