September 29, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu will, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, inaugurate the newly renovated National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Dignitaries expected at the ceremony include state governors, federal lawmakers, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, cultural ambassadors, and youth representatives. The event will feature performances by the National Troupe and top Nigerian artists, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka billed to deliver special remarks. First constructed under General Yakubu Gowon’s regime and completed in 1976 during General Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, the National Theatre gained global recognition after hosting FESTAC ’77, the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture. With this transformation, it is now positioned to drive Nigeria’s next cultural and creative renaissance.