The Federal Government has inaugurated a 15 member interministerial committee for the nation’s forthcoming 63rd Independence Anniversary Celebration.
The members of the committee include the ministers of Information and National Orientation, Interior, Finance and coordinating minister of the economy, foreign affairs, FCT, National Security Adviser and the Inspector General of Police.
Others are Director General Department of State Services, Commander, Guards Brigade, Permanent Secretary General Services Office, Permanent Secretary Special Services Office, Permanent Secretary Ecological Project Office, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health as well as Permanent Secretary Political and Economic Affairs Office.
While inaugurating the committee in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr George Akume said the anniversary provides opportunity to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of the country’s national heroes.