Nigeria is set to welcome representatives from 35 countries for the 61st Africa Day celebration, scheduled to hold from May 24 to May 27, 2025, in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The announcement was made by the Coordinator and Director of Parliament, Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Joint Sessions, Africa Union Simulation, Mr. Young Piero, during a press briefing on Wednesday.
He said the event will feature high-level discussions, cultural exhibitions, and collaborative sessions under the theme: “Unity, development, and integration in Africa.”
Africa Day marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now renamed the African Union (AU).
It is observed annually to recognize the achievements of African nations and to reflect on the continent’s collective challenges and aspirations.
Piero revealed that the 2025 Africa Day events will spotlight key themes such as continental unity, borderless Africa, intra-African trade, youth and women’s inclusion, patriotism, and the AU’s Vision 2030 for a single African passport.
“This year’s celebration is different. We are collaborating with leading organizations across Nigeria and Africa to promote a united and progressive continent,” Piero said.
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“We aim to project a unified African voice to drive meaningful development and celebrate our cultural heritage.”
Chairman of the Planning Committee, Phil Roberts, praised the federal government for its support and emphasized the importance of patriotism and unity in the continent’s development journey.
In a show of solidarity and remembrance, a Liberation Walk will precede the celebration.
According to the President of the Afro-Caribbean Chamber, Quadri-Adu Kehinde, the walk symbolizes Africa’s triumph over colonialism and slavery and emphasizes the importance of collective progress.
“The era of slavery is over. Now is the time for Africans to walk and work together toward a shared future,” Kehinde stated.
The four-day event will feature policy dialogues, youth forums, women’s empowerment sessions, cultural displays, and networking opportunities for stakeholders across various sectors.
The 61st Africa Day celebration in Abuja is expected to bolster pan-African collaboration, promote African cultural values, and ignite strategic conversations around the future of the continent.
