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Lagos, Nigeria's erstwhile political capital, is the only city with important sites that relive the memories of October 1, 1960

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTmnfg8mhyI?si=8jKg_elyzYfZRYov

A Day to Remember; On 1 October 1960, Nigeria was granted full independence from Great Britain. The country received its Freedom Charter, on 1 October 1960, from Princess Alexandra of Kent, the Queen's representative at the Nigerian independence ceremonies.

From 'Race Course' to Tafawa Balewa Square

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMC34KhZCf8?si=WlGEIC-85Uh8LUVZ
Nigeria's first Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa announced the country's independence in his speech read at what was then known as the 'Race Course', alongside Princess Alexandria and Sir James Robertson on October 1, 1960.

Today, the main arena of Tafawa Balewa Square is used to host different public events including Independence Day celebrations on October 1 each year.

From Independence to Tinubu Square
Among the landmark monuments that commemorate Nigeria's independence is the Independence Square which was built in 1960. Afterwards, it was renamed Tinubu Square in honour of a foremost Lagos aristocrat, Madam Efunroye Tinubu, who died in 1887.

Tinubu Square is an open space landmark located in Broad Street in Lagos. It was reconstructed in 2007 to its current state.

From Colonial Prison to Freedom Park
During the colonial era, the government passed the prisons ordinance that introduced its own concept of criminal justice to the colony to keep order and protect their interests. For this reason, various prisons were constructed in and around Lagos.

Since 1960, October 1 has been a day for Nigerians to celebrate. Whether on the streets or in one of those renovated vestiges of the colonial era, it has always been a time to savour independence.

THE FIGHT FOR INDEPENDENCE AND FREEDOM FROM BRITAIN COLONIAL RULE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arpys66YjFE?si=3o_lR-d1k_Ydk3sw

Having being under British colonisation after amalgamation in 1914 by Lord Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, Nigeria was to become a Republic on the 1st of May 1963.

The push for national freedom by the pan-nationalist e.g. Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe, Sir Ahmadu Bello would eventually pay off. The ceremony was done under the watchful eyes of Princess Alexandria Ogilvy of Kent( England who represented Queen Elizabeth-2 ) amidst a ceremonial military parade with Nigerian Brigade of Guards
soldiers commanded by the then Captain but now late Major-General Akpode David Ejoor.

The instruments of state, governance and other official documents of independence were delivered to the new Nigerian democratic government under the leadership of Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe as President and Mr Abukakar Tafawa Balewa as the Prime Minister of Nigeria in a ceremony done earlier @ the new Parliament Building adjacent the Race Course( present day Tafawa Balewa Square( TBS ).

Britain will finally grant Nigeria’s request of independence @ midnight of the 1st of October 1960 with the lowering of the Britain’s flag( “THE UNION JACK” ) and hoisting of the Green-White-Green Nigerian flag at the grounds of the then RACE COURSE which is today popularly called the Tafawa Balewa Square( TBS ) in Ikoyi - Lagos.

This was done by naval rating Salaudeen Akano at midnight of 1st October 1960. He was was part of a Naval platoon under the command of late Lieutenant Onwurah Zonyanuno Chiazor( the former Aide de Camp (ADC) of Nigeria’s First Republic President, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe ) who hosted the Nigerian Flag at midnight to mark the beginning of Nigeria’s political freedom

Video credit: ITN
Write up credit: OP

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Remembering Nigeria's Independence Day Through Past and Present Places

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzbzLPlgHb4?si=2BaL6ok2QWznOueJ

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/remembering-nigeria-s-independence-day-through-past-and-present-places/vQJi5i4ZBtORKA