The Federal Government has inaugurated a 28-man inter-ministerial committee on activities to mark the celebration of the one year in office of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The committee is mandated to plan and implement activities to mark the first anniversary of the administration of President Tinubu.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, while inaugurating the Committee in his office, said the celebration would provide an opportunity to render accountability to Nigerians on the achievements of the present administration and to reassure them of its commitment to deliver on the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Akume said: “Distinguished members, the essence of this celebration is to render accountability to Nigerians by promoting the accomplishments of the present administration over the past year and also reassure our citizens that the government shall remain focused and committed to the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda for a positive impact on the socio-economic lives of Nigerians.”.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the present administration to unleashing the country’s full potential by focusing on job creation, access to capital for small and large businesses, financial inclusiveness, the rule of law, and the fight against hunger, poverty, and corruption.
Director, Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, who confirmed the development in a statement in Abuja, said the approved activities for the anniversary rolled out by SGF, are as follows: Press Briefing on Wednesday 22nd May, 2024; Sectoral Updates from Thursday 23rd – Friday 24th May, 2024; First Lady’s Programme from Saturday 25th – Monday 27th May, 2024; National Discourse on Monday 27th May, 2024; Presidential Launch Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF) and Media Parley on Tuesday 28th May, 2024 and the celebration will be climaxed with National Broadcast, Mini Parade (BoG) and State Anniversary Dinner on Wednesday 29th May, 2024.
In order to ensure successful and hitch-free execution of the celebration, the SGF inaugurated the following eleven (11) subcommittees: Church Service Sub-Committee; Juma’at Sub-Committee; Protocol Sub-Committee; Venue and Entertainment Sub-Committee; Medical Sub-Committee; Security Sub-Committee; Media and Publicity Sub-Committee; Parade Sub-Committee; Public Lecture/Symposium Sub-Committee, Accommodation Sub-Committee; and Secretariat Sub-Committee.
The Committee which is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has the following members: Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan; Honourable Minister of FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike; Minister of Finance and Coordination Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi; Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security; Senator Abubakar Kyari; Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dele Alake; Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu; Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi; Minister of Interior, Hon.Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo;
Also, The Committee include the Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate; Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye; Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination; Hadiza Bala-Usman; Senior Special Adviser to the President on Social Events, Princess Atika Ajanah; Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office, Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla; Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi; Chairman, Federal Revenue Inland Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji; Permanent Secretary, State House, Engr. Olufunso Adebiyi; Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri and Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office, Richard Pheelangwa.
The Terms of Reference for the Committee are as follows: to plan and execute all approved activities of the First Anniversary Celebration of President Ahmed Tinubu; to co-opt any organisation or person relevant to the execution of the anniversary; and to carry out any assignment that may be required for the success of the anniversary.
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