Touchaheart Nigeria reports that October 1st is Nigeria Independence Day.
It is the 62nd year of celebrating the country’s independence from British rule which occurred in 1960.
The holiday is observed once annually.
The festivities officially begin with the president’s speech to the nation, which is aired on radio and television.
This day is observed by the Nigerian Armed Forces, Nigerian Police Force, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, labor force, and national education services.
On this day, businesses and markets will be closed, and people will go to the streets decked out in green and white to celebrate.
Additionally, elementary and secondary schools parade through several state and local government capitals.
Here are some wishes, quotes and texts you can send to your loved ones for independence day;
- Let us rejoice in happiness and indulge in celebration… Saluting them who made it possible… Who made Nigeria stand high and mighty. Let us make them our inspiration. Happy Independence Day!
- From Struggle… To Freedom… To Progress… Nigeria moves forward. Celebrating with you the pride of being part of a nation that is eternal and ever-new… Happy Independence Day!
- Our free life today is the result of 62 years of struggle and sacrifice of many thousands… Big Salute to those great lives. Happy Independence Day!
- Let us pay homage to all the brave hearts… Who gave their life for the next generation… We are proud to be Nigerians… Happy Independence Day!
- We are proud to be a part of our glorious nation… And we hoist the green flag high… Sending you warm wishes… on Happy Independence Day!
- As Nigeria completes another glorious year of her Independence… Here’s wishing you a Happy Independence Day… To all proud Nigerians.
- Sending you warm wishes on this Independence Day. Let us salute those great lives who made Nigeria proud. Happy Independence Day!
- Let us celebrate the glory of Free Nigeria and uphold the Pride and Honor of being a Nigerian. Happy Independence Day!
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- Let us remember and honor the patriotism of the people who gave lives to free Nigeria. Happy Independence Day!
- May the Pride and Glory of being Nigerian remain in your heart forever… Happy Independence Day!
- May the Nigerian green flag always fly high… Warm wishes on this grand occasion of Independence Day!
- The most beautiful thing that we all can do for our nation is to keep it strong and united. Wishing you a very Happy Independence Day.
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- It’s time to do something for Nigeria if Nigeria has not done anything for you.
It’s time to make Nigeria stand on its feet again, to battle its enemies.
Not just for today, but forever.
Sending Independence Day wishes to all who love this country dearly and work for progress every day.
Let every patriot be honored;
Don’t let politics get in the way.
Without them, freedom would have died;
What they did, we can’t repay.
Happy Independence Day
- The struggles of our heroes for independence have not ended. We can contribute to our Quota by striving for the prosperity and betterment of this great country.
Have a blissful independence celebration.
- The unity of Nigeria shouldn’t be split up for any reason. Cheers to our independence!
- No nation is perfect, It needs to be made perfect
Contribute towards the perfection of your country.
Happy Independence Day!
- Let’s preserve the memory of everyone who gave their lives to protect our nation. Wishing you a Happy Independence Day 2022!
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- Freedom does not come so easily. We are all indebted to our national heroes who made this country what it is today. As patriotic citizens, let’s put extra effort into performing our own civic responsibilities. Our diversity should not be seen as a weakness but as our greatest strength. It is only by working together that we can build a resilient and thriving nation. Happy Independence Day!
- Thanks to those who shed their blood and left their comfort at home. Only to bring us freedom. Happy Independence Day to everyone.
- Let’s celebrate freedom today, but mourn for those who had to leave to bring it. You’ll always be remembered in the heart of every citizen alive. Independence does not come free; it demands a great cost. Today, let us honor all the great souls who had to pay for it. Happy Independence Day!
- May the glory of this Independence Day be the inspiration for you to achieve greatness in life. May you find success and glory wherever you go. Happy Independence Day 2022!
- Always remember the sacrifice of our national heroes who took made this country what it is today. United, we stand! Let us work hard and strive together as a united people to build an indivisible nation that is filled with peace, love, happiness, and prosperity.
- Today is a day to feel proud of being a part of this great nation. May this spirit of freedom leads us all to success and glory in life. Happy Independence Day!
- The labor of our past leaders should not be in vain. As we rejoice today, let’s remember them and pledge to always strive our hardest to uphold the freedom and unity they fought for. Have a wonderful Independence Day!
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Independence Day Nigeria 2022 Quotes
- Nigeria has had a complicated colonial history. My work has examined that part of our story extensively. – Chinua Achebe
- True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what’s right. – Brigham Young
- We want to lead a country where people will be less greedy. Where people will know that the commonwealth of Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians, where people’s wealth depends on the people around you. If you become a rich person and everyone around you is poor you are very poor. – Goodluck Jonathan
- The basis of a democratic state is liberty. – Aristotle
- Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves. – Abraham Lincoln
- Peace is normally a great good, and normally it coincides with righteousness, but it is righteousness and not peace that should bind the conscience of a nation as it should bind the conscience of an individual; and neither a nation nor an individual can surrender conscience to another’s keeping. – Theodore Roosevelt
- Give me your blood and I will give you freedom! – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
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Happy Independence Day!
Happy 62nd birthday to our country Nigeria
Happy Independence Day 2022.