Nigeria is set to host delegates from 35 countries for the 61st Africa Day festivities, taking place from May 24 to 27 in Abuja. The event will feature discussions on continental unity, trade, culture, and youth empowerment.
Young Piero, Coordinator and Director of Parliament for the Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific Joint Sessions (AU Simulation), revealed the details at a press briefing in Abuja.
Africa Day marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now the African Union (AU). The celebrations highlight Africa’s achievements and address shared challenges in a globalized world.
Piero stated that this year’s theme will center on a “borderless Africa,” intra-African trade, cultural exchange, and the AU’s Vision 2030 for a single African passport.
He emphasized youth and women’s inclusion, patriotism, and African cultural values. “The 61st Africa Day celebration aims to create a unified continental voice that drives meaningful development and promotes a more united and progressive Africa,” Piero said.
“This year’s celebration is going to be different… we are collaborating with organizations in Nigeria and Africa that are doing fabulously well in building the Africa we want.”
He added that the event will reinforce the idea of ‘Africa first,’ celebrating the continent’s culture and potential. “Africa is where the treasure lies, and we are building an Africa that will become a global powerhouse of the future,” he declared.
Quadri-Adu Kehinde, President of the Afro-Caribbean Chamber, announced a liberation walk ahead of the 2025 Africa Day to symbolize unity and freedom. “The time of slavery is gone… this is a time we need to move together and work together. That is the essence of the liberation walk,” he explained.
Other highlights include development talks and youth-focused sessions. Phil Roberts, Chairman of the Planning Committee, praised Nigeria’s support and stressed patriotism as key to Africa’s progress.
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