Ahead of Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary, the Federal Government has called on Nigerians to submit creative ideas on how to go about branding the anniversary.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, who made the call on Saturday said President Muhammadu Buhari had approved an inclusive National Independence Celebration programme in line with COVID-19 protocols.
In a statement issued in Abuja as part of the activities to mark the anniversary, Pantami, who doubles as Chairman, Diamond, Innovation, Change Sub-Committee, Nigeria @60 Inter-ministerial Committee said the call for ideas is to ensure inclusiveness.
According to Pantami, the thematic and creative aspects of the event would be designed by Nigerians for Nigeria.
The Minister said the Federal Government is providing the opportunity for Nigerians to harness the power of their creativity by using the slogan, photograph and a poem for Nigerians to create elements that will form the brand of the anniversary.
He, however, directed citizens to participate in the challenge as well as vote for the best brand through the challenge portal adding that the best concept will be presented to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Pantami stressed that the 60th anniversary-themed ‘Together at 60′ is a day that reminds every citizen about the dawn of Nigeria as a diverse nation with resilient and hardworking people.
