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PORT HARCOURT – Rivers State Government has announced the cancellation of parade in the 65th Nigeria Independence anniversary billed for Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

The announcement was contained in a government special announcement signed by Sir Dede Sampson Friday, Special Services Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the State Government on Tuesday.

According to the announcement, the cancellation is in tandem with the pronounment of the Federal Government.

The government however regretted any inconveniences the cancellation may have caused.

“This is to inform the Public that, in line with the pronouncement of the Federal Government, the Parade scheduled to hold at the Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt on Wednesday 1st October in commemoration of the 65th Independence Day in the state has been cancelled.

“We regret any inconvenience caused by this cancellation.”