Naija 66th Independence, Government go do small party, Tinubu go yan Naija people for October 1.
Federal Government don announce say dem go mark Nigeria 66th Independence Anniversary with small celebration. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu go address Nigerians for October 1, 2026, as part of activities for the Independence Day.
Government make this announcement after dem form Inter Ministerial Committee for Abuja wey go coordinate all the activities for the anniversary. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, na im dey head the committee. He say the anniversary go give Nigerians chance to remember and honour people wey sacrifice and contribute for the country independence.
According to the programme wey government release, activities go start with World Press Conference for September 24. Juma’at Service go follow for September 25, while Interdenominational Church Service go happen for September 27. Independence Day Public Lecture go take place for September 30, before President Tinubu national talk to Nigerians for October 1.
Akume say the anniversary go also give government chance to talk about the reforms and things wey dem don do, while Nigerians go also reflect on the economic and social problems wey the country still dey face. He tell members of the committee say dem need work fast because October 1 don dey near.
Nigeria gain independence from British colonial rule for October 1, 1960. The 2026 celebration go mark 66 years since the country become independent. Government decision to make the celebration small mean say more attention go dey on remembrance, reflection and official programmes instead of big public celebration.
President Tinubu national address go be one of the main parts of the October 1 programme. This one follow the tradition where Nigerian presidents dey speak to citizens during Independence Day. For 2025, President Tinubu also address Nigerians during the country 65th Independence Anniversary.