Nigeria: Independence - Villa Ceremony Saves Cost - Jonathan

2 October 2012

President Goodluck Jonathan has dispelled rumours making the rounds that the 52nd independence anniversary celebration was shifted to Aso Rock presidential villa due to fear of any impending attack by Boko Haram, saying it was meant to be low-key to save cost for Nigeria's centenary celebration in 2014.

Jonathan, who spoke to State House correspondents through his special adviser on media and publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said the 52nd independent anniversary like that of last year was low-key to save cost and adequately prepare for the big event of 2014, when the nation would mark 100 years of existence from the amalgamation of 1914.

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