Happy Independence - Nigeria at 57 - History behind it
Happy Independence day to all Nigerians nationwide and around the world. Nigeria doesn't need division in her present situation.
Nigeria gained her independence October 1st 1960, on a day like this 57 years ago the United Kingdom set aside to grant independence to Nigeria as sovereign state.
According history the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmedu Bello and others orchestrated the independence of the black Nation. On the day October 1st 1960 which was on a Saturday, Nigerians gathered at the Tafewa Balewa Square (TBS) to witness and partake in the celebration.
The events was only celebrated in the western parts of the country as other parts of the country also celebrated this wonderful day. In the crowd were children, students, dancers (mostly cultural dancers), policemen, traders and many more. At that time not everyone had television sets like we do now, mostly radio sets which was kind of cool in those days whereby everyone will gather to listen to announcements or information.
After Tafewa Balewa speech, the national anthem was sung and the Nigerian flag was waved across the nation, the flag was designed by Taiwo Akinwumi in the year 1959. Jaja Wachukwu receive the instrument of freedom from Princess Alexandra Kent, a member of the British royal family who represented Queen Elizabeth.
A lot has happened over 57 years in Nigeria both Positive and Negative but still we stand and unite together.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE AND GOD BLESS NIGERIA AND THE PEOPLE IN IT
Nigeria gained her independence October 1st 1960, on a day like this 57 years ago the United Kingdom set aside to grant independence to Nigeria as sovereign state.
According history the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmedu Bello and others orchestrated the independence of the black Nation. On the day October 1st 1960 which was on a Saturday, Nigerians gathered at the Tafewa Balewa Square (TBS) to witness and partake in the celebration.
The events was only celebrated in the western parts of the country as other parts of the country also celebrated this wonderful day. In the crowd were children, students, dancers (mostly cultural dancers), policemen, traders and many more. At that time not everyone had television sets like we do now, mostly radio sets which was kind of cool in those days whereby everyone will gather to listen to announcements or information.
After Tafewa Balewa speech, the national anthem was sung and the Nigerian flag was waved across the nation, the flag was designed by Taiwo Akinwumi in the year 1959. Jaja Wachukwu receive the instrument of freedom from Princess Alexandra Kent, a member of the British royal family who represented Queen Elizabeth.
A lot has happened over 57 years in Nigeria both Positive and Negative but still we stand and unite together.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE AND GOD BLESS NIGERIA AND THE PEOPLE IN IT
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