The Federal government has said the 62nd independence anniversary is a reminder that despite the challenges bedeviling the country, Nigerians have stayed resilient and committed to the unity of the country.

 The minister of information and culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed who divulged during a press conference in Abuja yesterday reiterated the commitment of the current administration to promoting the unity, security, and stability of our country. Mohammed said the award of National Honours would be held as part of the 62nd Independence anniversary on October 1, 2022, in Abuja.

   He said, “There will be a church service on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the National Christian Centre, Central Business District, Abuja at 3:00 pm. “This will be followed by a public lecture focused on national unity on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the State House Conference Hall at 10:00 am.

“On Friday, September 30, 2022, there will be a special Juma’at prayer at the National Mosque, Central Business District, in Abuja,” he said. On Saturday, October 1, 2022, he said there would be a presidential broadcast at 7 am and later on the same day, a military parade at the Eagle Square, Central Business District, Abuja, at 10 am.