The national Christmas tree was initiated by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) with the aim of showcasing Nigerian culture to the world.

A statement issued by the special adviser on media and publicity to the minister of state for FCT, Oluyinka Akintunde, disclosed that the Christmas tree, which is 20.9 metres high, is located at the Unity Fountain Park beside Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja and designed in the national colours of green and white.

Prominent Nigerians expected to grace the first of its kind ceremony, according to the statement, are, members of the National Assembly, wives of governors, members of the Federal Executive Council, chairmen of Area Councils in the FCT and their wives, heads of ministries, departments and agencies of government, heads of secretariats, departments and agencies of the FCT administration, diplomatic corps and the media, among others.

According to the statement, Minister of State for the FCT, Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide have described the event as part of efforts to showcase Nigeria and the FCT to the world as a centre of tourism.

It reads, "The Christmas time is traditionally recognised and celebrated as a season of peace, goodwill and hope across national boundaries. It also offers us a unique opportunity to reinforce this same message of love, unity, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence.

"It is consequently our anticipation that an annual lighting of the Nigerian National Christmas tree will play a similar unifying role for our people," Akinjide added.
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so?

That will give nigerians a little bit of patience christmas I guess

who cares?

Why all the hidden posts is Nairaland now run by govt agents I think all the hidden are posts that are against govt and this waste of money

First public function of late I guess.

The national Christmas tree was initiated by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) with the aim of showcasing Nigerian culture to the world.



what a load of bollocks!!!!!

Ok,for those who have been missing her,here she is.No day passes now without getting to hear about her.From wardrope malfunction at a burial ceremony to weeping at d state house,kaduna to lighting christmas tree.Point is,PEJ is back.

i hope she won't be required to say something before lighting the tree make the tree nor go fall under the annointing of the gbagauns..

EXPECT HIGH LEVEL AND REFINED GRAMMAR.

Red-Light:
who cares?

I CARE !

After crying for Yokowa place......Lighting X-mas tree next agenda.....biz continue

This is a great news! OMG! I can't believe this!

How does that put food on the table na̶ђ ??

Make una free this woman abeg.
Of what use is your grammar,if you can't command millions of naira/dollars.

People are dying left right and centre and this is all our first can be involved. Can't she go on a pothole fixing spree and fix some 100 potholes along with the weedtree lighting exercise as a way of affecting the masses positively? or fix 100 traffic sign post?

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Her husband's brain need lighting up as well.....

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Wait until they tell una that the christmas tree sef gobbled 50 Million Naira!

Prepare for the fireworks.

***Dusting my dictionary****

After d lighting....d xmas tree will be under d annoiting of grammar gbagauns,therefore any1 dat sees d tree will be sayin 'christmas merry' instead 'merry christmas'

Kini big deal?? Plug the tree into the power outlet, press the on-switch, tree lights up, people cheer, make a couple of Christmas related gbagauns,wave, shake hands with butt kissers, enter convoy, zoom off.

Zo because of her lightening d xmas tree,make i no chop my rice n chicken....

I laff dem pieces... Only God knows ow much BILLIONS wil ave gone on dat again

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