Jonathan Addresses the Nation

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will  address the nation  Monday morning  as part of the activities marking Nigeria’s 52nd Independence Anniversary.


The broadcast, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati,  will be aired at 7.00 am. All television stations were  advised to hook up to the Nigerian Television Authority for clean feed, while radio stations are to  hook up to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria.


The statement indicated that 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, House of Representatives Speaker 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.


The event will be transmitted live, from 10.00 am, on the NTA and FRCN Networks, and other broadcast stations across the country.