Happy Independence Day Nigeria!

As My Nigerian Brothers And Sister Already Know

on October 1,1960, the flag of British Colonial Nigeria was lowered and a new flag was raised. After a century of British influence, the region we know today as Nigeria became a commonwealth realm. As a result, this solidified the new country a sovereign state, and granted it the same political status as all other countries.

Though 1960 is generally celebrated as the birth year of Nigeria, it wasn’t until 1963 that the rule of monarchy was abolished and the Federal Republic of Nigeria was born.

Today we celebrate this diverse nation and its glorious green and white flag. Happy Independence Day, Nigeria!

Information via: https://www.google.com/doodles/nigeria-independence-day-2017