Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- In commemoration of Nigeria's 65th independence anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while congratulating the country and the people, described it as a day of reflection on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960.

The president, while affirming his commitment to greater development in the, said the country's economy "has experienced significant growth since 1960."

Read the full speech below:

NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025

Fellow Nigerians,

Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation's Independence. As we reflect on the sig...