Nigerians from all over the world are celebrating their 56th independence anniversary on October 1, 2016.

This, like previous years, promises to be one that gives many Nigerians that nostalgic feeling as they remember how the years under the colonial masters were and the yearnings of the people.

Nigeria gained independence in 1960 through the British government legislated constitutions and has since tried to hold her citizens together in unity, a task which she has often struggled with.

However, Nigerians regardless of their ethnic background or religion, still belong to the southern and northern protectorates which the country was divided to by Sir Frederick Lord Lugard, who happened to be the country’s first governor general.

Ever since, the new constitution which was legislated by the British government established a federal system with an elected prime minister and a ceremonial head of state.

Today, Nigerians whether happy or sad, will commemorate the 56th year since the country became an independent nation, and NAIJ.com have discovered some amazing throw back pictures of the post independence celebration in 1960.

Here Are The Pictures Below:

Pic 1. Lagos Railway In 1960.

Pic 2. Tafawa Balewa, Nigeria's First Prime Minister With Queen Of England During Nigeria's First Independence Day Celebration In 1960.

Pic 3. Western House Of Assembly, Ibadan.

Pic 4. Spectators On Nigeria's Independence Day 1960

Pic 5. Some Indegines Of Kastina State, Northern Nigeria In 1960s.

Pic 6. Carter Bridge In Lagos In 1960.

Pic 7. Carter Bridge In Lagos In 1963.

Pic8. A Collection Of Mercedes Benz-Ponton In 1960s In Nigeria.

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Here Are The Pictures Below:

Pics 1. Lagos Railway In 1960.

Pics 2. Tafawa Balewa, Nigeria's First Prime Minister With Queen Of England During Nigeria's First Independence Day Celebration In 1960.

Pic 3. Western House Of Assembly, Ibadan.

Pics 4. Spectators On Nigeria's Independence Day 1960

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junpyo:
I still think we asked for independence too quickly

evelynluv:
truly, Nigerians were very immature then and have no ideas, no goal or vision, the only thing nigerian have then was pride, selfishness and greed