Segun Imohiosen, director of information and public
relations in the office of the secretary of the federation (OSGF), announced
the development in a statement released on Monday.

The federal government apologised for the inconvenience
caused by the cancellation.

“The cancellation is in no way a diminishment of the
significance of this milestone anniversary, and the government remains
committed to celebrating Nigeria’s 65th year of independence with dignity and
enthusiasm,” the statement reads.

“Accordingly, all other programmes slated for the
Independence Anniversary will remain in effect.

“The Federal Government appreciates the understanding,
support and cooperation of all Nigerians, members of the diplomatic community,
and invited guests, and urges Nigerians to support the reforms of President
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in making Nigeria a greater nation.”

The parade and presidential broadcast were scheduled to take
place on Wednesday to celebrate the country’s independence from colonial rule
in 1960.

Earlier, the federal government declared Wednesday as a
public holiday for the independence day celebration.