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The federal government has unveiled the programme of activities to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, with a series of religious, civic and cultural events lined up under the theme, “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.”

According to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the celebrations begin today, Friday, September 26, with a special Jumu’ah prayer at the National Mosque, Abuja, at 1:00 p.m.

On Sunday, September 28, an inter-denominational church service will hold at the National Christian Centre, also in Abuja, starting at 10:00 a.m. 

This will be followed on Monday, September 29, by a world press conference at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja, scheduled for 10:00 a.m.

The highlight of the celebrations comes on Tuesday, October 1, when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation in a live broadcast at 7:00 a.m. to commemorate the day. 

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Later that morning, at 10:00 a.m., the Independence anniversary parade will take place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The week-long programme will round off on Friday, October 3, with the presidential unveiling of the National Values Charter (NVC) and the grand finale of the National Campus Debate, both billed for the State House Conference Centre at 10:00 a.m.

…World press conference holds September 29

The federal government has announced the official theme for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebrations, declaring: “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.”

According to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the theme underscores the importance of unity, collaboration, and patriotism across the public and private sectors, civil society, and the general citizenry in the task of building a nation defined by sustainable peace, prosperity, and progress.

A statement signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, noted that since Independence in 1960, Nigeria has weathered challenges and achieved significant strides in various economic sectors, making it imperative for citizens to consolidate on the gains while striving toward greater national objectives.

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“It is expected that government activities and programmes are to align with the official theme to ensure the message resonates in all areas of our collective national endeavours in the actualisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement read in part.

Highlighting the calendar of activities, the OSGF announced that a Juma’at prayer will hold on Friday, September 26, at 1:00 p.m., while the inter-denominational church service is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, at 10:00 a.m.

Both will precede the World Press Conference fixed for Monday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m.

Nigeria will mark 65 years of independence on October 1, 2025.