Bola Tinubu to Broadcast on Nigeria's Independence Day

President Bola Tinubu is set to deliver a nationwide broadcast on October 1, 2024, at 7 a.m. to commemorate Nigeria's 64th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, the president's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, who emphasized that the broadcast is part of the celebrations marking this significant milestone in Nigeria's history. Media outlets, including television and radio stations, have been encouraged to connect to the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria to air the broadcast. This year marks 64 years since Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960. The address aims to engage the nation in reflecting on its journey and achievements since independence. The presidential broadcast is a traditional element of the country's Independence Day celebrations.