Tinubu to address Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as part of the country’s 65th Independence Day celebrations.
The announcement came during the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the anniversary in Abuja.
The theme for this year’s independence anniversary is “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.”
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, explained that the committee will oversee the planning and execution of all scheduled programmes for the national event.
According to the schedule released by the government, activities will begin with a World Press Conference on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
This will be followed by a Juma’at service and women’s programmes on Friday, September 26.
Youth activities and an arts exhibition are slated for Saturday, September 27, while a Church Service will hold on Sunday, September 28.
A public lecture is planned for Monday, September 29, ahead of the President’s Independence Day broadcast and parade on October 1.
