2nd L- Secretary to the Government of the Federation(SGF) and Chairman Presidential Transition Council(PTC), Boss Mustapha, at unveiling of “Nigeria”s 7th Democratic Transition” in Abuja ABUJA- The Presidential Transition Council (PTC) has actually revealed the program of occasions for the inauguration of President-Elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu on May 29. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation(SGF) and Chairman, PTC, Mr Boss Mustapha, revealed the program at a World News Conference in Abuja on Thursday. He stated activities with the style, “Nigeria: Better Together” had actually begun with the world press conference. He stated the conference was to inform Nigerians and the whole world on activities of the governmental inauguration. Another slated activity in the develop to May 29 according to him was Regimental Dinner in honor of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, arranged for Tuesday, May 23. The SGF included that there would be a Valedictory Federal Executive Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 24. He stated that Thursday, May 25 would be Investiture of the President-Elect and Vice-President-Elect. Mustapha stated the president-elect would be bestowed with the National Honors of Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR). He likewise stated the vice-president-elect, Sen. Kashim Shettima, would be honoured with the Grand Commander of Order of the Niger (GCON). He stated that there would be “Handover of Transition Documents”, all on exact same day. According to the PTC chairman, there will be public lecture and Jumaat Prayer on May 26 and inauguration lecture on Saturday, May 27. He stated that the subject of the lecture was”Deepening Democracy for Integration and Development”, which would be provided by previous Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta. Mustapha stated there would be a program to mark Children’s Day on May 27. He likewise stated there would be an Inter-denominational Church Service on Sunday, May 28, while the Inauguration Parade and Swearing-In, which is the grand ending would hang on Monday, May 29. He included that there would be a Post Inauguration Luncheon for Presidents, Heads of Government and other welcomed visitors on exact same day. Mustapha stated all occasions would be relayed live on significant tv and radio stations and streamed on different social networks platforms. “So far, invites have actually been sent out to the Presidents and Heads of Government along with Heads of International Organisations. “We are likewise happy to report that a number of these guests have actually validated participation face to face. “This occasion is historical for our country and I advise each to accept this minute as happy Nigerians. “It is a minute produced togetherness, unity, peace and development,”he stated. Mustapha stated that May 29 would mark the 7th successive democratic shift of power in Nigeria. He included that it would introduce the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “The upcoming occasion is traditionally considerable to this terrific country and the worldwide neighborhood, especially Africa. “This is since of the democratic worths and lessons in nationhood. “For these factors, we have actually selected, ‘NIGERIA: Better Together’, as the style for the 2023 shift,” he stated. The PTC chairman guaranteed the worldwide neighborhood of President Muhammadu Buhari’s dedication to smooth transfer of power. “In presentation of this dedication, the President has actually directed all pertinent federal government organizations to work together with and support the shift procedure through engagement with the President-Elect’s group. “The president likewise authorized addition of PTC group as part of the Federal Government delegation to the World Bank and International Monetry Fund(IMF) Spring conferences in Washington in April,”he stated. On obligation of PTC, Mustapha stated 3 primary committees were developed to perform various functions. He stated the committees were the– Inauguration Committee; under the Chairmanship of the SGF and the Transition Documents Committee; under the Chairmanship of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Mustapha stated that the 3rd Committee was that of Security, Facilities and Intelligence under the Chairmanship of the National Security Adviser to the President, retired Maj.- General Babagana Monguno. Mustapha ensured of sufficient security throughout the inauguration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference was participated in by Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State and an agent of the president-elect, Mr James Faleke. Other dignataries in presence were the National Security Adviser(NSA), federal legislators, long-term secretaries, members of Civil Society Organisations(CSO), the media to name a few.(NAN)
Governmental Transition Council reveals inauguration activities
