The government of Ogun State announced on Tuesday that they won’t be celebrating the 63rd Independence Day on Sunday, October 1st. They made this decision in line with the federal government’s directive to keep the celebration low-key this year.
The federal government decided to have a quiet celebration to match the nation’s mood. The state government is encouraging its citizens to spend this time in solemn prayer for the country instead.
The statement partly 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”.
