The event was earlier scheduled as part of the 65th Independence celebration on Wednesday, October 1. The federal government announces cancellation of Independence Day parade Photo Credit: @officialABATSource: TwitterThe government explained that the development did not have any diminishment on the independence anniversary and that the government remained committed to the 65th year of independence of Nigeria with enthusiasm and dignity. Federal Government cancels Independence Day parade Photo Credit: @officialABATSource: TwitterChinyere Ewekechinyere"There is nothing like Nigeria. Cancelling Nigeria’s 65th Independence parade for Wednesday, 1 October 2025, without any stated reason, erodes trust before the celebrations even begin and invites avoidable speculation that distracts from the anniversary itself. Learning about Nigerian Independence Day history helps us understand the struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs that shaped the country’s journey to self-rule.