Nigerian Government Unveils Logo For 63rd Independence Day Celebration

• The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the official logo for the country's 63rd Independence Day celebration
• The country will celebrate its 63rd Independence Day on Sunday, October 1
• Nigeria gained its independence and freedom to govern itself from Great Britain on October 1, 1960

FCT, Abuja - The official logo for Nigeria's 63rd Independence Day celebration has been unveiled.

The Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, released the logo in the early hours of Tuesday, September 26, Punch reported.

Nigeria will mark its 63rd Independence Day celebration on Sunday, October 1, having gained independence from the British in 1960.

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