Independence Day: Tinubu to address Nigerians in nationwide broadcast

President Bola Tinubu is set to deliver a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that the broadcast will air live at 7:00 a.m. across major television, radio stations, and online platforms.

The statement is titled, “2025 Independence Anniversary: President Tinubu Addresses The Nation.”

The statement added, “All television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets are urged to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast.”

Independence Day speeches have traditionally provided Nigerian presidents with an opportunity to review the state of the nation, highlight achievements, outline policy directions, and reassure citizens of the government’s commitment to national unity.

Recall that in his maiden Independence Day address in 2023, Tinubu emphasised economic reforms, fuel subsidy removal, and renewed efforts at tackling insecurity.

His 2024 message called for patience from Nigerians, promising that the sacrifices demanded by ongoing reforms would yield long-term benefits.

This year’s broadcast is expected to touch on the administration’s progress in economic recovery, security operations, and ongoing infrastructure projects, while also reflecting on Nigeria’s journey since independence in 1960.

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, gained independence from Britain on October 1, 1960, and has since marked the date annually with official ceremonies, presidential speeches, and parades.

(Punch)