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Nigeria is inviting her talented citizens to participate in a challenge targeting to celebrate the country’s Diamond Jubilee, 1st October, 2020.
The challenge is looking for “talented, critical thinking and creative individuals or teams to produce the slogan, photograph, and a poem for Nigerians to mark the country’s 60th Anniversary, from 1st October 2020 to 30th December 2021,” said a statement released in Abuja at the weekend and signed by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.
Pantami, who is also the Chairman, Diamond/Innovation/Change Sub-Committee, Nigeria @60 Interministerial Committee, said the country will be celebrating her diversity and reliance of her people fostered round the main theme of: ‘Together at 60.”’
The statement reads: “On the 1st of October, 2020, Nigeria will be celebrating its Diamond Jubilee as it turns 60 years. It is a day that reminds every citizen about the dawn of the nation we call our country, a diverse nation with resilient and hardworking people. Nigerians have gone far and wide, impacting their communities and the world at large.
“To celebrate Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee, the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR has approved an inclusive National Independence Celebration program in line with Covid-19 protocols and guidelines. 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.”
Furthermore, he stated: “To vote for the best brand and participate in the challenge, visit the challenge portal: https://nigeriaAt60.gov.ng.The best brand and concept will be presented to President Muhammadu Buhari 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.”
With over 200 million people and deemed to be Africa’s largest economy, Nigerian gained independence from the British in 1960.
The nation has gone through a civil war and series of strives in its quest to build a formidable country.
“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 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.
As the country eagerly awaits the unveiling of the winning brand and other elements of the celebration, we look forward to the active participation of all,” added Pantami.
