The National Celebrations Planning Committee (NCPC) has finalized the schedule of activities to commemorate Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary.
The events will span from late February to early March 2025.
The planned activities include:
• February 28, 2025: Commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad Shooting Incident.
• March 02, 2025: Finals of a nationwide school quiz competition.
• March 04, 2025: Finals of a nationwide debate competition.
• March 05, 2025: President’s school children awards program.
• March 06, 2025: Ceremonial parade at the forecourt of the Presidency.
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28th February Event Details
The Communications Subcommittee of the NCPC will launch an information and educational campaign this week across television, radio, and social media, leading up to the February 28th Wreath Laying Ceremony.
“With this new approach, we hope to reset the interest and participation of the youth and the general populace in the significant national event whilst remembering and honoring our heroes.”
Key initiatives for the 28th February commemoration include:
• Sharing historical content about the events leading up to the 28th February 1948 shooting of three ex-servicemen.
• Hosting an X-space conversation on “The Changing face of Civil Protests in Ghana: Lessons from the past and present.”
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The NCPC encourages radio, television, online, and print media outlets to host and publish discussions to promote the anniversary theme and other activities, aiming to enhance public engagement.
The wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Nationalism Park at 8 a.m. on February 28, 2025.
The event will be broadcast live and streamed on multiple platforms.