The city of Washington D.C., United States, has proclaimed October 1, as Nigerian-American Day.

The proclamation was made in a statement by the Mayor of Washington D.C., Muriel Bowser.

The declaration, according to the Mayor, is in consonance with the celebration of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary.

Bowser noted that Washington D.C. had one of the largest immigrant population from Nigeria in America.

The Mayor hailed the contributions of Nigerian-Americans, some of whom are civic leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Bowser said Nigerian music and art, particularly Afrobeats and Nollywood, enrich the cultural economy and strengthen cultural ties.

“The Nigerian Center provides a platform for heritage preservation and expands the pathways for Nigerian immigrants to become Nigerian-Americans.

“The city’s office on African Affairs works with the Nigerian Center to foster economic inclusion and advancement and to promote Nigerian culture,” Bowser said.

The Nigerian Center is the first immigrant and cultural center for diaspora Nigerians in America.

The establishment offers financial inclusion and social justice opportunities for members of the Nigerian-American community in the United States.

https://akelicious.net/2022/10/01/washington-d-c-declares-october-1st-nigerian-american-day/

First time to hear Nigeria is been noticed sweetly

Hypocrites.....

They refused to act accordingly towards the ENDSARS SAGA but swift to celebrate independence with us.... had it been that an American citizen living in lekki was a victim in the ENDSARS massacre then, would they have handled the issue with a hand of levity?

Happy Independence Day to all the Obidient Nigerians, may the essence of this day celebrations(freedom) liberate our dear Nation from the hands of her Oppressors...Amen..

Go get ur P.V.C and vote wisely...

Thanks to the contributions of “Hush Puppy” and “Invictus Obi” too.

Which one be Naija America again naa?

APC will use this as their achievement

They should release Hush Puppy for us and crucify Bubu then

This one don become title for anybody way day that country,any some thing now you go hear I am a Nigeria american

What's Nigerian-American. It's Nigeria Independence Day.

Well, good one

OK....

Other Cities in the West, should follow this lead.

The Positive Impact of hardworking Nigerians cannot be denied globally..

If you believe that Nigeria will great, hit like.
If you believe that this nation is gone to the dogs, hit share.

Wawelexy:
Hypocrites.....

They refused to act accordingly towards the ENDSARS SAGA but swift to celebrate independence with us.... had it been that an American citizen living in lekki was a victim in the ENDSARS massacre then, would they have handled the issue with a hand of levity?

Happy Independence Day to all the Obidient Nigerians, may the essence of this day celebrations(freedom) liberate our dear Nation from the hands of her Oppressors...Amen..

Go get ur P.V.C and vote wisely...

how are they hypocrites, can't we solve our issues ourselves. And we will be the one complaining that Americans are interfering with issues happening in Iraq. Let our leaders step up. Let America leave us to our matters abeg besides they have enough issues to battle in their own country rather than meddle in another person's business.

Ladiesdoctor:
First time to hear Nigeria is been noticed sweetly

It's because everyone is excited.

From next year, Buhari and APC won't be in the picture.

oladipuposadeeq:
how are they hypocrites, can't we solve our issues ourselves. And we will be the one complaining that Americans are interfering with issues happening in Iraq. Let our leaders step up. Let America leave us to our matters abeg besides they have enough issues to battle in their own country rather than meddle in another person's business.

Would have loved to see them do that too, but they can't just stop meddling in our affairs, but only the ones that would be of benefit to them....

I repeat, they are hypocrites...