As part of the activities marking Nigeria's 52nd Independence Anniversary, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will address the nation on Monday, October 1, 2012.
The broadcast will be aired at 7.00 am. All television stations are advised to hook up to the Nigerian Television Authority for clean feed, while radio stations should hook up to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria.
The President will also watch a ceremonial Change of Guards by the Nigerian Army Brigade of Guards, at the State House, Abuja. This ceremony will be witnessed by Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo, Senate President David Mark, House of Representatives Speaker Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mariam Aloma Mukhtar, former heads of state, members of the diplomatic corps, political leaders, government officials, and other dignitaries.
The event will be transmitted live, from 10.00 am, on the NTA and FRCN Networks, and other broadcast stations across the country.
REUBEN ABATI
Special Adviser to the President
Media and Publicity
September 30, 2012
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Saturday, September 29, 2012
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE LATE DR. LATEEF ADEGBITE, A BRIDGE-BUILDER – PRESIDENT JONATHAN
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has described the late Dr. Abdul-Lateef Oladimeji Adegbite as a bridge-builder who reached across ethnic and religious divides to promote peace and unity in the country.
The President said "Dr. Adegbite's tenure as the Secretary-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) would forever be remembered for fostering peace and unity among religious groups in the country and for his moderating influence."
President Jonathan observed that Dr. Adegbite's wealth of experience in government, private practice and especially in handling inter-religious matters would no doubt be missed.
"He was a devout Muslim leader, distinguished lawyer and academic," the President further noted, adding that the late
Seriki Musulumi and Baba Adinni of Egbaland served meritoriously as Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Public Awareness on Security and Civic Responsibilities.
President Jonathan urges the Adegbite family, the people of Ogun State, the Muslim community and Nigerians to take consolation in the knowledge that the late renowned Muslim leader made indelible contributions to the development of the country. He prays that God Almighty would grant his soul eternal rest.
REUBEN ABATI
Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) to the President
September 29, 2012.
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Kismayo, following an African Union (AU) military attack.A Somali commander told the BBC that AU forces were not yet in the city.
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