President Goodluck Jonathan to address Nigeria on independence anniversary

As part of the activities to mark Nigeria’s 52nd independence anniversary, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will address the nation on Monday, October 1, 2012. The broadcast will be aired at 7.00AM and all television stations are advised to hook up to the Nigerian Television Authority for clean feed, while radio stations should hook up to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria.

The President will also watch a ceremonial Change of Guards by the Nigerian Army Brigade of Guards, at the State House, Abuja.

This ceremony will be witnessed by Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo, Senate President David Mark, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mariam Aloma Mukhtar, former heads of state, members of the diplomatic corps, political leaders, government officials, and other dignitaries.