Programme Outline For Independence Day Celebration
The government has released an outline of the series of activities that will characterise the 68th Independence Anniversary of Ghana.
A statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, said the planned activities include the commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad Shooting; Finals of a nationwide school quiz competition; and Finals of a nationwide debate competition.
Also included are the President’s School Children Awards programme and a ceremonial parade.
Below Is the Outline:
Commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad Shooting Incident on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Finals of a nationwide school quiz competition on Sunday, March 02, 2025.
Finals of a nationwide debate competition on Tuesday, March 04, 2025.
President’s school children awards programme on Wednesday, March 05, 2025.
Ceremonial parade at the forecourt of the Presidency on Thursday, March 06, 2025.
28TH FEBRUARY EVENT
Beginning this week, the Communications Subcommittee of the NCPC will roll out an information and educational content for television, radio and social media, ahead of the February 28 Wreath Laying Ceremony.
“With this new approach we hope to reset the interest and participation of the youth and the general populace in the significant national event whilst remembering and honouring our heroes.”
“To this end: We will be sharing interesting historical content on the happenings leading up to the 28th February 1948 shooting of three (3) ex-service men.”
The Communications Subcommittee will host an X-space conversation on the ‘Changing face of Civil Protests in Ghana: Lessons from the past and present.’
Radio, television, online and print media are encouraged to host and publish conversations to promote the anniversary theme and other activities to deepen public participation.
The wreath laying ceremony will take place at the Nationalism Park at 8 a.m. on February 28, 2025. The event will be broadcast live and streamed on multiple platforms.
“We encourage the media, bloggers and the public to actively participate by sharing information with your viewers, listeners and readers.”
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
