65 Years of Struggle and
Strength,United by Hope
Sixty-five years ago we claimed our freedom and began a journey marked by trials and triumphs. Through every hardship the spirit of our people has endured, carrying dreams of unity and a brighter tomorrow. Today we celebrate not just the years behind us, but the unbroken hope that keeps our nation rising.
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Our
Land
Nigeria sits in the heart of West Africa between latitude 4°N and 14°N. We are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the south, Benin in the west, Niger in the north, Chad and Cameroon in the east.
We are the most populated black nation on earth, over 220 million of us. When people call us the Giant of Africa, it is not just pride, it is numbers, it is spirit, it is culture.
Our Resources
Beneath our soil lie oil and gas, coal, iron ore, gold, limestone, tin, bitumen, zinc. Our land grows cocoa, palm oil, cassava, yams, maize, rice. Our rivers and sun can power us if we let them. We have more wealth than many nations that look down on us. What we need is the courage to use it well.
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Our People
More than 250 ethnic groups, more than 500 languages. Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Tiv, Kanuri, Ibibio, Edo, Nupe, Gwari, and so many more. Our diversity is not a weakness, it is a river of ideas, food, music, color.
The world dances to Afrobeats. Nollywood tells our stories. Our tech hubs in Lagos, Abuja, and Kaduna push boundaries. When Nigerians leave home, they excel everywhere. That spirit is the real resource.
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A Short History
1914
– North and South protectorates joined as one
1960
– Nigeria gained independence from British rule
1963
– Nigeria became a republic
1977
– The World Festival of Black Arts held in Lagos (FESTAC '77)
1993
- Nigeria's June 12 elections
1999
- Nigeria's return to civilian rule
2014
– Nigeria's 100 years of amalgamation
2020
– Nigeria's 60 years of independence & the End SARS movement
Our Heroes
Herbert Macaulay
- Nigerian nationalist and politician
Nnamdi Azikiwe
– Nigeria's first president
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Obafemi Awolowo
– Nigerian statesman and politician
Ahmadu Bello
– Worked to bring the North into the dream
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
- Nigerian women's rights activist & first woman to drive a car in Nigeria
Wole Soyinka
- Nigeria's first Nobel laureate
Dr Stella Adadevoh
– Stood between us and Ebola and paid the ultimate price
Tobi Amusan
– Nigeria's first female Olympic gold medalist
Our Future
Our future is not guaranteed. It is something we make. A Nigeria where farmers can farm in peace. Where children everywhere get good schools. Where we fix our lights and power our homes and industries. Where justice is real and not for sale. Where young people can dream without leaving home. We believe it is possible. That belief is the fire that keeps us going.
