Tinubu Set to Address Nation on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary
Tinubu Set to Address Nation on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary
President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, October 1, in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was announced that the broadcast will air at 7 a.m.
The statement, titled “2025 Independence Anniversary: President Tinubu Addresses the Nation,” further urged all television and radio stations, along with other electronic media platforms, to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for the live transmission.
Independence Day speeches have traditionally provided Nigerian presidents with an opportunity to review the state of the nation, highlight achievements, outline policy directions, and reassure citizens of the government’s commitment to national unity.
In his maiden Independence Day address in 2023, Tinubu emphasised economic reforms, fuel subsidy removal, and renewed efforts at tackling insecurity. His 2024 message called for patience from Nigerians, promising that the sacrifices demanded by ongoing reforms would yield long-term benefits.
This year’s broadcast is expected to touch on the administration’s progress in economic recovery, security operations, and ongoing infrastructure projects, while also reflecting on Nigeria’s journey since independence in 1960.
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, gained independence from Britain on October 1, 1960, and has since marked the date annually with official ceremonies, presidential speeches, and parades.
