The Rivers State Government has called off the October 1 parade earlier planned for Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.
In a statement released on Tuesday by the Special Services Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dede Sampson Friday explained that the cancellation followed a directive from the Federal Government.
The statement also expressed regret to residents of the state for any inconvenience the decision may cause.
The Federal Government had previously confirmed the suspension of the Independence Day parade in Abuja but did not disclose the reason for the action.
