🇳🇬 NIGERIA CELEBRATES 65 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE: A NATION REFLECTS, REJOICES, AND LOOKS AHEAD

Today, Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, a milestone celebrating freedom, resilience, and the nation’s remarkable journey since 1960. Across the country, Nigerians have joined in reflection, celebration, and renewed hope for a brighter future.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his Independence Day address, urged citizens to recognize the progress made and the work that remains, emphasizing unity, innovation, and development as keys to Nigeria’s future.

Over 65 years, Nigeria has seen profound changes:

From a newly independent nation to Africa’s largest economy, with booming sectors in fintech, agriculture, oil, and technology.

From a single television station to millions accessing Nollywood films, music, and digital media worldwide, showcasing Nigerian talent on a global stage.

From limited educational opportunities to producing world-class writers, athletes, and scientists, contributing to both local and international innovation.

From political instability to a growing democracy, with active citizen participation shaping governance and civic engagement.

From basic infrastructure to modern urban development, new roads, railways, and airports, gradually connecting the nation and boosting trade.

Celebrations included community events, cultural showcases, and special initiatives like MoMo Payment Service Bank offering 24 hours of free money transfers nationwide, a gesture celebrating connectivity and progress in the digital economy.

While challenges remain—such as unemployment, insecurity, and inequality the message of the day was clear: Nigeria’s spirit is unbreakable. Citizens across the nation heartfelt wishes on social media:

“Happy 65th Independence Day, Nigeria! From Nollywood to fintech, from local heroes to global icons, Nigeria has grown, endured, and inspired. Here’s to a stronger, united, and prosperous nation.

As Nigeria celebrates this milestone, the focus is not just on the past achievements but on building a future marked by unity, progress, and innovation ensuring that the next decades of independence shine even brighter.

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