As Africa’s most populous country and largest economy celebrates 56 years of independence from British rule on Saturday, many Nigerian nationals are using the occasion to bash their government over allegations of corruption, greed and ineffectiveness.
The Nigerian government declared Monday a public holiday in honor of the country’s Independence Day anniversary. In the United States, celebrations will also be held to mark the occasion. There are nearly 400,000 immigrants from Nigeria, making up the U.S.' largest African community.
In Georgia, for example, university students planned to meet to discuss Nigerian culture and politics. In Maryland, there will be parties with DJs. A New York group of Nigerians planned to host a parade. "Paint the town green, white, green," the Facebook post reads. "
The 2016 Nigeria Independence Day Parade and Festival is today, Oct. 1st 2016, with live performance by Ayo Jay. Come join in the festivities. See you there!!".
Nigeria, an African country on the Gulf of Guinea, has many natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Protected areas such as Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park have waterfalls, dense rainforest, savanna and rare primate habitats. One of the most recognizable sites is Zuma Rock, a 725m-tall monolith outside the capital of Abuja that’s pictured on the national currency.
Capital: Abuja
Dialing code: +234
President: Muhammadu Buhari
National anthem: National Anthem of Nigeria
Population: 173.6 million (2013) World Bank
Currency: Nigerian naira
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