2024 Democracy Day: FG Inaugurates 17-Man Inter-Ministerial Committee

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 17-man Inter-Ministerial Committee on 2024 Democracy Day Celebration charged with the responsibility of organising a memorable and befitting Democracy Day Anniversary Celebration.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at the event emphasised the significance of remembering the national heroes and heroines who battled to establish democratic rule in the nation and their contributions and sacrifices.
“I am delighted to welcome you to the inauguration Ceremony of the 2024 Democracy Day Anniversary Inter-Ministerial Committee.
“The celebration of the 2024 Democracy Day Anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of our national heroes and heroines who fought for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country”, he said.
He stated that the annual Democracy Day Celebration also affords the nation the avenue to showcase its achievements in dealing with myriads of challenges in social and economic sectors confronting the nation.
The Committee also include the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination; Hadiza Bala-Usman; Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga; Inspector-General of Police,
Kayode Egbetokun; Director-General, Department of State Services, Yusuf Magaji Bichi; Commander, Guards Brigade, Colonel Adebisi Onasanya; Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Kachollom Daju and Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Richard Pheelangwa as the Secretary.
According to a statement issued by, Director, Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, the Terms of References for the Committee are include to plan, organise and execute all approved activities befitting the Democracy Day Celebration; co-opt any organistion(s)/person(s) relevant towards the successful execution of the programme; document for posterity, all activities for the Democracy Day Celebration; and carry out any other assignment as may be required towards the successful implementation of the programme.