PHOTOS: President Buhari Unveils Nigeria @60 Logo During FEC Meeting—Towards the Nigerian Diamond Jubilee independence Celebration, which is only 2 weeks away, President Muhammadu Buhari has on Wednesday, unveiled the “Nigeria at 60” logo in Abuja.
Present as he did the unveiling were members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) like the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; Minister of Information and Culture, Rauf Aregbesola; and Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola.
The president said the anniversary celebration of the country will be low key due to the pandemic and also described the logo as a product of choice from Nigerians who participated in the selection process.
“Celebrating 60 years of independence really calls for pomp and pageantry, but the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced all nations to think and act differently, has also forced on us the imperative of a low-keyed celebration.
“Operating within the limitations placed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we created an internet challenge for Nigerians to make a choice from a set of four pre-selected logos that will appropriately define the theme.
“Of these four options, Nigerians from all walks of life participated in making a choice and I’m happy to let you know that the logo I will be unveiling is a product of choice from the Nigerian people.
“I’m informed that the selected option depicts our togetherness; a country of over 200 million people, whose natural talents, grits, and passion glitter like the precious diamond we are.
“As we celebrate this anniversary, this government will work towards greater inclusiveness and look forward to the participation of all Nigerians,’’ he said.
The Secretary to the FG and Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Nigeria’s 60th Anniversary Celebration, Mr Boss Mustapha, said the unveiling of the logo marks the official take-off of Nigeria’s 60th anniversary, narrated how the ‘Diamond Logo’ was selected and thanked the President for honouring him with such National assignment.
