It is with full gratitude to God that today, we celebrate Nigeria’s sixty first Independence Anniversary. 2. For 1st of October 1960 to happen, all hands were on deck. East, West, North all came together to celebrate freedom. TEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA OCTOBER 1, 2024 Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that Nigeria 's Independence Day is a public holiday observed annually on 1 October to commemorate the country's declaration of independence from British rule in 1960. It marked the end of over sixty years of colonial governance and the emergence of Nigeria as a self-governing constitutional monarchy within the Commonwealth of Nations. The inaugural celebrations featured a formal ceremony in Lagos President Bola Tinubu's 2024 Independence Day speech marked a significant moment in Nigeria's 64-year journey, highlighting the nation's resilience and progress Key points included substantial economic reforms, advancements in security, and initiatives for youth empowerment Tinubu's address showed a In celebration of the 62nd Independence Anniversary, here is a full text of the first Independence Day speech delivered by Tafawa Balewa on October 1, 1960. As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day anniversary, Legit.ng provides live updates on President Tinubu's speech and other events happening around the country. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the president, who is marking his last Independence Day as Nigerian leader, spoke about the country’s history as well as diverse issues like the economy and identity. Read the full speech by the president below: President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday addressed the nation during the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration, saying his reforms are yielding results. Buhari’s (Full Text) 61st Nigeria Independence Day Speech Today. INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS, READ BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTY-FIRST (61st) INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER, 2021. Citizens of Nigeria. Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the most important of all human desires – freedom and independence. On this Independence Day anniversary, I will do something no Nigerian president has ever done in our 64 years as an independent nation. I will speak to you from my heart. I will not read a speech On Saturday, October 1, 1960, Nigeria became an independent nation. What follows is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa’s speech delivered at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos at the Independence Ceremony. Today is Independence Day. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward. At last, our great day has arrived, and Nigeria is now indeed an INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA DELIVERED ON THE OCCASION Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, addressed the nation in commemoration of the country’s 55th Independence Anniversary. President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday reiterated his call for peace and unity in Nigeria. In his Independence Day speech, the President said all hands must be on deck for a prosperous nation. INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA DELIVERED ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S 62ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON 1ST OCTOBER, 2022 INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTY FIRST INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, FRIDAY 1ST Text of national broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the 64th Independence anniversary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria October 1, 2024. Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am dee It is with full gratitude to God that today, we celebrate Nigeria’s sixty first Independence Anniversary. For 1st of October 1960 to happen, all hands were on deck. East, West, North all came Nigerian Independence day October 1st remains a special date for all Nigerians as this marks the day when we attained one of the most precious of human desires — freedom.
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