Nigeria Independence Day

A woman selling Nigerian flags. A woman selling Nigerian flags in preparation for Nigeria's independence anniversary in Lagos on September 30, 2020. Photo by ...

[in 1960, Nigeria was richer than China](https://medium.com/@david.himbara_27884/in-1960-china-was-poorer-than-most-african-countries-but-here-is-china-bankrolling-africa-b7b0b10f41ba). Twenty years ago, Nigeria was predicted to be similar to one of the Asian Tigers (South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan). One contender withdrew because, [he said](https://thenationonlineng.net/updated-why-i-quit-pdp-presidential-race-by-hayatu-deen/), the process was “obscenely monetised”. And, despite the [EndSARS protests](https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/10/20/what-led-to-endsars-protests/) against police brutality in 2020, not much has changed in terms of their behaviour. Nobody dares challenge them: in one instance a [journalist was arrested](https://saharareporters.com/2021/10/11/breaking-ebonyi-governor-umahi-orders-arrest-journalist-over-facebook-posts-about) for statements a governor considered uncomplimentary. There are other things that a nation that wants to move forward should do; quality education is one of them. In my opinion, politics has overtaken anti-corruption – that is why ministers who have fraud cases at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are still in office. [The Nigerian president is about the most powerful president in Africa](https://za.opera.news/za/en/politics/829f9dd5586062ecfdf683cff27cca43). These are the federal, state and local governments. Despite the launching of some anti-corruption agencies, there is still large scale corruption. We appear, for now, to have overcome democratic regression – unlike other countries in West Africa and other parts of Africa where you have one-man rule, coup d’etats and so on. As the country celebrates its political journey in the last 62 years, political scientist Ayo Olukotun takes a look at the nation’s political development, gains and challenges.

As part of activities commemorating the 62nd Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation on Saturday,

DAILY POST reports that October 1, 2022, will be Buhari’s last Independence Anniversary address to Nigeria as President of the country. As part of activities commemorating the 62nd Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 7 am. Buhari will eventually complete his tenure as Nigeria’s President for the last eight years in 2023.

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will at 7 am on Saturday, address the nation as part of activities commemorating Nigeria's 62nd ...

Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari will on Saturday morning address the nation as part of activities marking the 62nd Independence anniversary of Nigeria.

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of the country's 62nd ...

He called on all people of faith across the country not to relent in their prayers to God to keep Nigeria as a country of peace and prosperity for the good of all its people.(NAN) The presidential flagbearer of the PDP called on all friends of Nigeria in the international community to continue to have confidence in the country because, “as a people we never give up.” “However, I assure that as one people and under the canopy of one country sharing in one future, we will surmount our challenges and enthrone the Nigeria of our dreams,” Abubakar said.

This is just as the president said he is pained by the 7 months old strike by the Academic Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU). In his Independence Day ...

However, we need everybody to be determined to work towards the realization of the nation’s manifest destiny as envisaged by our founding fathers and even the rest of the world,” he stated. And as we go into the general elections next year, Atiku Abubakar urged all Nigerians to give the issue of building national unity primary attention.” “Nigeria remains a country which possesses all the necessary factors for achieving greatness. “Younger generation must read more about the country to find out what happened in the past and how we came about as a country, what happened, what roles various people played and came together. “In unity, we must see each other as brothers and sisters regardless of our ethnic, religious or regional diversity. “I was called to serve, along with my team, I saw an opportunity to create a better Nigeria which we have done with the support of Nigerians. They suffer untold hardships as our economy gets worse, as job opportunities disappear, as our security situation worsens and as food prices escalate.” I wish us peace, may God continue to bless Nigeria, protect us and help us in nation building.” “I also want to express my wish that we see more female and youth participation in the forth-coming electoral cycle. “They wage war so that we may have peace. He explained, “It is for this reason that I have resolved to bequeath a sustainable democratic culture which will remain lasting. This I promise would be improved upon as we move towards the 2023 General Elections.

As Nigeria celebrates her 62nd Independence Anniversary, the turbulence in the land and the somewhat strangulating political and socio-economic challenges, ...

“It is a fact that these are not the best periods in our national life. Kida further urged Nigerians to be prayerful, steadfast, hardworking and patriotic. However, I implore us as a people, to believe that we shall over come these problems.

Good morning Nigeria and welcome to October 1, Nigeria's Independence Day for the year 2022. A happy Independence Day to you, your friends and your family ...

Happy Independence Day! Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day! We fought for the independence and sovereignty of our home. Happy Independence Day. Sending you warm wishes on this Independence Day. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day celebration. May your Independence Day day be filled with patriotic spirit! Independence a precious gift from God. Have a happy Independence Day! May our lives always remain independent, happy Independence Day. Independence is a special and precious gift of God. You made our independence possible.

Urges Nigerians to insist on credible polls. By Chioma Obinna. As Nigeria marks its 62^nd Independence Day Anniversary, the Nigerian Medical Association, ...

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” I pray for God to grant us the nation of our dreams. The statement states, “The insistence on credible polls starts with participation in the electoral process by registering and obtaining a Permanent Voters Card (PVC), setting an agenda for the candidates and demanding accountability from elected officials.

Today is Independence Day. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward.

It is tempered by feelings of sincere gratitude to all who have shared in the task of developing Nigeria politically, socially and economically. All our friends in the Colonial Office must today be proud of their handiwork and in the knowledge that they have helped to lay the foundations of a lasting friendship between our two nations. We welcome you, and we rejoice that you have been able to come and share in our celebrations. It is with justifiable pride that we claim the achievement of our Independence to be unparalleled in the annals of history. For this, I pay tribute to the manner in which successive British governments have gradually transferred the burden of responsibility to our shoulders. This is a wonderful day, and it is all the more wonderful because we have awaited it with increasing impatience, compelled to watch one country after another overtaking us on the road when we had so nearly reached our goal.

President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Saturday, address the country through a nationwide broadcast. Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media ...

“As part of activities commemorating the 62nd Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 7 am,” the statement reads. Buhari’s address on Saturday will be his last Independence Day speech as president, as he will end his tenure in May 2023 as the constitution provides. Independence Day: Buhari to address the nation on Saturday

INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA DELIVERED ON THE OCCASION OF ...

- I was called to serve, along with my team, I saw an opportunity to create a better Nigeria which we have done with the support of Nigerians. - Fellow Nigerians, in the past few years we have witnessed and overcome a good number of challenges that would ordinarily have destroyed our Nation. - I also want to express my wish that we see more female and youth participation in the forth-coming electoral cycle. - Our administration has given the desired priority to the Agricultural Sector through a series of incentives to Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises that resulted in creating millions of jobs. On this note, I urge the general public to demand for citizen-centred services from the relevant authorities. - It is for this reason that I have resolved to bequeath a sustainable democratic culture which will remain lasting. It is projected that this would further insulate our economy from over exposure to uncertainties at the international market by restraining growth in core inflation. - Our efforts in re-setting the economy manifested in Nigeria exiting two economic recessions by the very practical and realistic monetary and fiscal measures to ensure effective public financial management. We will continue on this path until our efforts yield the desired results. - I am honoured to say that my story in the annals of Nigeria’s history is no household secret. - Fellow Nigerians, this administration removed several decades uncertainty for potential Investors in the Oil & Gas sector with the passage of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021. - We are confronting current economic challenges such as debt burden, growing inflation, living standards and increasing unemployment accentuated by our growing youthful population.

*IBB: We will remain an indivisible entity. *Atiku: This country shall rise again Tinubu: We still have work to do in perfecting DemocracyLawan: Nigerians ...

The law will make our votes count and promote confidence in the credibility of the process and we shall continue to support the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deliver credible elections.” May we all seek the best for Nigeria regardless of partisan affiliation and may we never undermine the national purpose in pursuit of narrow gain. “Our Armed Forces and other security agencies have, in recent times, made encouraging progress in the fight against insecurity in our country. We thank each and every law-abiding citizen of our great nation who dedicate their lives in the hope that Nigeria will better and more united. Almighty God and the good people of Nigeria supported us in laying a solid foundation for the Nigeria of our dreams.” In seeking national improvement, we must join hands in growing the economy, creating jobs, feeding the hungry, educating our youth, caring for the sick and protecting our people and their way of life from evil and misguided foes who seek to destroy all that is good. “Today, let us thank President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration for their patriotic efforts in the service of the nation. That our people live in the dignity afforded by prosperity, justice, freedom and an unyielding belief in our capacity to overcome any obstacle was what compelled our founders to strive for the independence we now enjoy. He said: “In this complex time, it is easy to forget the struggles of those who came before us. He said: “I was called to serve, along with my team, I saw an opportunity to create a better Nigeria which we have done with the support of Nigerians. However, the indefatigable spirit of the Nigerian people has ensured that we overcome our challenges. “I am honoured to say that my story in the annals of Nigeria’s history is no household secret.