The Federal Government is to expend N70 million for the 55th Independence anniversary celebrations slated to commence on September 25, in line with its cost-saving policy.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, made this known to newsmen at a briefing on Tuesday in Abuja.

The SGF, represented by the Permanent Secretary (Political Affairs), Ibukun Odusote, said the government was cutting cost because of the present state of the country’s economy.

This year’s celebration is indeed low-keyed because the present administration appreciates the economic hardship that Nigerians and indeed the nation is confronted with.

“To address the situation, government has adopted a general policy to be very prudent in the management of our financial resources.

“This year’s celebration is, therefore, in consonance with the cost-saving policy of this administration,” he said.
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