Nigeria At 60: FG Seeks Creative Nigerians To Mark Independence Anniversary

The Federal Government seeks creative ideas from Nigerians to mark the country's 60th independence anniversary.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami.

He said, “To ensure inclusiveness, the thematic and creative aspects of the event would be designed by Nigerians for Nigeria. The theme of the celebration is “Together at 60.

“As the saying goes, we are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided. The Federal Government, therefore, wants to use this opportunity to celebrate our strength as one indivisible country.

“Also, provide an opportunity for Nigerians to choose their brand and harness the power of our creative minds to create other elements that will form the Brand of the Anniversary.”

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Pantami who also serves as the Chairman of the Diamond/Innovation/Change Sub-Committee said that the committee sought creative groups or individuals who can “produce the slogan, photograph, and a poem for Nigerians to mark the country’s 60th Anniversary, from 1st October 2020 to 30th December 2021.”

He added that “The best brand and concept will be presented to His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR and will be used in celebrating Nigeria’s 60th Anniversary. The winners will also receive prizes, in addition to being part of this epoch-making event.”