By Muhammad Mamman
The Rivers State Government has cancelled the Independence Day parade earlier slated for Wednesday, 1 October, in Port Harcourt.
Permanent Secretary of the Special Services Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Friday Dede, announced the decision in a statement, saying it was in line with the Federal Government’s directive.
He expressed regret over any inconvenience the cancellation might cause members of the public.
The parade had been scheduled to hold at Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.
