Nigerian Independence Day was first celebrated in 1960

October 1

On October 1, 1960, Nigerian Independence Day was first declared. 

Nigerian Independence Day is celebrated to commemorate Nigeria’s independence from Great Britain.

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Sources

Google. (n.d.). Remembering Nigeria’s Independence Day through past and present places – google arts & culture. Google. https://artsandculture.google.com/story/remembering-nigeria-s-independence-day-through-past-and-present-places/vQJi5i4ZBtORKA