01/10/2021
Today, Nigeria celebrates its Independence Day!
Nigeria is a country located on the western coast of Africa. Nigeria has a diverse geography, with climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial. However, Nigeria’s most diverse feature is its people. Hundreds of languages are spoken in the country, including Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, Hausa, Edo, Ibibio, Tiv, and English. The country has abundant natural resources, notably large deposits of petroleum and natural gas.
On 1 October 1960 Nigeria became an independent Nation, prior to that Nigeria was a British protectorate from 1901 to 1960.
Hence the 1st of October is an annual national public holiday called THE NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY
Nigerian Independence Day is celebrated with plenty of parades, bands, parties, food and gatherings of friends and family alike.
The day usually starts with an address from the President in the morning, which officially initiates the day of celebrations. After this, there's a ceremonial raising of the Nigerian flag, and the cutting of an Independence cake which usually displays the flag's colors or coat of arms.
There's also an official parade, with lots of bands, music, imagery, dancing and a processional changing of the guard. After this, there's usually a performance of songs and dances to represent the many different ethnic groups that make up Nigeria, ensuring everyone is represented at the parade.
The streets are bustling and busy with people celebrating the country's independence. You're likely to see lots of flags, signs and colorful clothing, as people wear green and white, the national colors of Nigeria.
Happy Independence Day to the Good people of Nigeria. Hip hip hooray!!
