30/09/2025
Nigeria celebrated its 65th independence anniversary on October 1, 2025. The country's national flag, designed by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, was officially adopted on October 1, 1960, and features three vertical stripes of green, white, and green. The green stripes represent Nigeria's agricultural wealth and natural resources, while the white stripe symbolizes peace and unity among the country's diverse population.¹ ²
*Independence Day Celebrations:*
- *Date:* October 1st
- *Significance:* Commemorates Nigeria's independence from British colonial rule in 1960
- *Traditions:* Flag hoisting, parades, cultural displays, and patriotic events
*Nigerian Flag:*
- *Designer:* Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, a 23-year-old student at the time
- *Colors:*
- *Green:* represents agriculture and natural resources
- *White:* symbolizes peace and unity
- *Adoption:* October 1, 1960³
