President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to address the nation in a live broadcast on Thursday, October 1, as Nigeria celebrates its 66th Independence anniversary. The early morning speech is expected to highlight key government policies, address ongoing national challenges, and celebrate the country’s journey since gaining independence.
Details of the National Broadcast
According to an official statement released on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the national address will commence at exactly 7 a.m.
The presidency has advised all television, radio, and electronic media stations across the country to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) to transmit the broadcast live to the public.
Significance of the Address
As Nigeria marks this major milestone, the presidential address remains a highly anticipated event. Citizens are eager to hear the administration’s plans regarding economic reforms, national security, and social welfare programs designed to foster development and unity across the nation.