President Bola Tinubu is expected to deliver a nationwide broadcast to Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

The President returned to Lagos on Tuesday after concluding his working vacation in Europe and is expected to spend the Independence Day celebrations in the state.

As part of the activities lined up for the anniversary, Tinubu is expected to attend the premiere of a documentary on the late businessman and politician, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre in Lagos.

The Presidency also said the President is expected to hold political meetings in Lagos as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum.

Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960, with Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa becoming the country’s first Prime Minister.

Three years later, in 1963, Nigeria became a republic, with Nnamdi Azikiwe as its first President.

The country subsequently experienced periods of military rule and a civil war before returning to democratic governance in 1999.

Thursday’s celebration marks 66 years of Nigeria’s independence and 27 years of uninterrupted constitutional democracy.